Communication

The Family Engagement Program at UA Cooperative Extension helps families with children aged 0-18 to create a rich learning environment for their children. We have a number of unique programs including a new project to build Developmental Solutions Workshops for families with children with speech delays. The Special Projects & STEM Class Development member will gain key program building experience by assisting with logistics, communication and other programming needs.

Preferred Qualifications: • 2-4 years of experience in health, education, home economics or nutrition programs; OR one year of experience working with young children; OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is required upon employment.

Member Duties : Assist with building new developmental solutions workshops; Liaise with the Speech, language and Hearing department to recruit students to assist with the program; Assist with lesson plans for the Garden Discovery Days STEM activities for children aged 0-5; Assist with lesson plans for Financial Literacy in the early years; If classes are in person, provide STEM and other activities for children, ages 0-18; Prepare activities for children and presentations for adults at outreach events and 21st Century Share Fair; Conduct research on early childhood and parent education programming; If classes are in person, assist with food planning and pick-up for classes; Assist with collecting and managing data assessments. Follow teaching material to present to small and large groups on health and social service topics. Knowledge of community health and social agencies, and programs in Pima County. Must be able to physically interact with children. Part-time position.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance,  Training
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours,  Permits attendance at school during off hours,  Car recommended . 
Service Areas : Education,  Children/Youth,  Health,  Community Outreach. 
Skills : Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring,  Public Speaking,  Community Organization,  Computers/Technology,  Youth Development,  General Skills,  Social Services,  Writing/Editing, Team Work,  Education. 

WaterWRLD (Water as a platform for Workforce Readiness and Leadership Development) provides University of Arizona students with real-world work experience and community engagement opportunities, all while earning school credit and a paid stipend. Interns work directly with WMG staff, docents, volunteers, and partners on community-based conservation and environmental justice projects. The WaterWRLD internship program seeks talented people of all backgrounds - we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities

Interns will:

• Increase understanding of community-based conservation and river restoration opportunities for the Santa Cruz River Watershed, as well as engaging on urban ecology and environmental justice issues.
• Build relationships with WMG and other local environmental professionals, and work closely with one or more WMG staff mentors. 
• Develop leadership, community outreach, and environmental education skills and experience.
• Complete 150 hours of internship work per semester, which averages to about 10 hours per week. 
• Join weekly experiential education workshops on Friday afternoons in the fall from 3 - 5 p.m., learning alongside other interns and docents.
• All internships are paid, look at the position description to see compensation details. 

Name of Opportunity: Law Matters Radio Show

Location: 3222 S Richey St, Tucson, AZ. 85713, and various locations near U of A

Goals: Coordinate a broader listener base, produce show content, and assist with event planning, blog, and YouTube development.

Position Description: Production and Promotion

Qualifications: Interest in communications and public relations, Criminal Justice or Law

Timeline (45 to 50 hours minimum): 15 hours research a show schedule, 10 hours event development, 5 hours writing promos/commercial - LawMatters1030.org, 5 hours developing your own show (monitor YouTube, iTunes, Google Play), 10 hours interview questions, 5 hours identifying future shows

Reports to: Sherry Harrison and Board of Directors

Relationships: Law enforcement, local authors and attorneys, politicians, social media, fundraising event to be held throughout the year.

Training: On-the-job training

Development Opportunities: Develop public speaking, event planning, report writing, show production, outline and host your own radio show, community outreach, professional and leadership skills.

Presidents Volunteer Award: All volunteer efforts in a 12-month period are applied to earning this award.

Agency Contact: Sherry Harrison, Phone: 520.310.9900, Email: Sherry@LawMatters1030.org