University of Arizona
Sprouts House Coordinator, School of Geography, Development, & Environment
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Sprouts House Coordinator
Location: Tucson, Arizona. The role is Community Outreach Professional II within the School of Geography, Development, & Environment.
Position Highlights
Build, maintain, and activate the Sprouts House instructional site.
Strengthen the school garden engagement pipeline at Mansfeld Middle School and bridge the gap from Pre‑K to higher education.
Support team members across domains and settings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Execute daily garden maintenance and diagnoses.
Manage garden and greenhouse growing calendar to maximize harvest output.
Calendaring use of space for public programs and internal programmatic use.
Coordinate Sprouts House outdoor and indoor classroom usage with Mansfeld teachers and staff.
Coordinate Sprouts House Food Lab field trips, produce sow/harvest, and cafeteria tastings.
Coordinate community work days and outreach events.
Identify opportunities for community collaboration to enrich the site.
Provide mentoring to interns, staff, and students.
Collaborate with SGW program leadership on initiatives.
Assist in organizing SGW program events, workshops, and educational sessions.
Contribute to programmatic improvements and expansion.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of gardening and construction tools and techniques.
Experience in building projects: plumbing, irrigation, earth moving, garden installations.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple programs simultaneously.
Experience in mentorship and leadership within educational or community programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme cold and extreme heat.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to travel up to 5%.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability, food justice, education, or community development.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
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Position Highlights
Build, maintain, and activate the Sprouts House instructional site.
Strengthen the school garden engagement pipeline at Mansfeld Middle School and bridge the gap from Pre‑K to higher education.
Support team members across domains and settings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Execute daily garden maintenance and diagnoses.
Manage garden and greenhouse growing calendar to maximize harvest output.
Calendaring use of space for public programs and internal programmatic use.
Coordinate Sprouts House outdoor and indoor classroom usage with Mansfeld teachers and staff.
Coordinate Sprouts House Food Lab field trips, produce sow/harvest, and cafeteria tastings.
Coordinate community work days and outreach events.
Identify opportunities for community collaboration to enrich the site.
Provide mentoring to interns, staff, and students.
Collaborate with SGW program leadership on initiatives.
Assist in organizing SGW program events, workshops, and educational sessions.
Contribute to programmatic improvements and expansion.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of gardening and construction tools and techniques.
Experience in building projects: plumbing, irrigation, earth moving, garden installations.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple programs simultaneously.
Experience in mentorship and leadership within educational or community programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme cold and extreme heat.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to travel up to 5%.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability, food justice, education, or community development.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
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