Job Description

This position will further develop an accessible mobile farmers market, PLAZA (Promoting Local AZ Agriculture) Mobile Market. This position will be active in increasing access to healthy, local foods in Tucson as well as supporting local farmers and the local food system. Join the Garden Kitchen in our mission to ensure that local produce is accessible to all communities while also uplifting small local farmers. This position will support each major piece of the mobile market, from purchasing from farmers to bringing that produce to the community, so it's a great way to support the Tucson food system at multiple levels. You'll help facilitate a joyful market for our customers, deepen relationships with our farmers, do outreach and marketing, and support our volunteers. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about food systems, is a clear, energetic, and warm communicator, and is interested in a physically active role. Members will learn about dignified responses to food insecurity, the Tucson local food system ecosystem and the key players, the realities of being a small-scale farmer, and how to develop community-focused strength-based programming.

Member Duties :

Work with our PLAZA Mobile Market team to implement twice-weekly mobile markets. Chat with customers about locally grown fruits and vegetables, nutrition, and foods traditional to the southwest. Facilitate pickups of produce from partnering farm organizations and farmer drop-offs. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with all aspects of programming. Implement best practices with food safety, including cleaning the kitchen and dishes. Market and promote programming through social media, flyers and community outreach events. Assist with hands-on needs for The Garden Kitchen programming. Must be able to work outside in heat, cold, and a variety of weather conditions; lift 25 pounds; work independently; and must be available in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Program Benefits :

Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Health , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Environment .

Skills :

Communications , Community Organization , Education , Team Work , Conflict Resolution .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

UACE The Garden Kitchen PLAZA Mobile Market AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

01/20/2026 - 06/30/2026

Work Schedule

Part Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 19

Program Locations

ARIZONA

Languages

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Accepting Applications

From 11/18/2025 To 02/28/2026

Contact

Meredith Glaubach


2205 S 4th Ave


Tucson AZ 85713


5206269243


clipin@arizona.edu

Listing ID

127937