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Veterans Urban Farm Apprenticeship
The Farmhand Apprenticeship position with CCUA’s Veterans Urban Farm offers a learning experience for Veterans passionate about working outside, sustainable food systems, and growing their own food. The Apprenticeship is designed to prepare Veterans who need a gateway into the workforce. During the Apprenticeship, the Farmhand will learn sustainable and regenerative agriculture methods of vegetable production, landscaping, food safety, and other hands-on skills while working alongside the Veterans Urban Farm team. The Veterans Urban Farm Manager will direct the Farmhand Apprentice on projects, allowing the Apprentice to hone the skills needed to prepare for a desired job/career. The Farmhand will also work to strengthen job skills, set personal goals, and participate in networking opportunities during the Apprenticeship.
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School Garden Assistant
The School Garden Assistant is a seasonal position that is responsible for the caring of eleven CCUA-supported school gardens. This position supports the Youth Education Program team by ensuring gardens are well-maintained and ready for student and staff use. Duties include watering, weeding, planting, compost management, harvesting, and general upkeep of garden beds and outdoor learning spaces. Occasional support may be requested for events or special projects. This position does not have an educational or teaching focus, though the ideal candidate will be comfortable working while school-aged children are around. The Youth Education Assistant is a contracted position of up to 250 hours
Youth Education Assistant
The Youth Education Assistant will report to the Youth Education Program Manager and work alongside the Youth Education team, Columbia Public School’s Farm to School Coordinator, and other community partners to meet the goals of the department. This position will focus on providing educational experiences in a variety of locations within Boone County, primarily in Columbia, with the use of a CCUA vehicle.
Responsibilities of the Youth Education Assistant include:
Lead after-school programming, including Adventure Club and FunCity.
Lead special education programming in partnership with Columbia Public Schools, including high school’s RISE, SWIN, and Work Block classes.
Facilitate lessons, field trips, and other educational activities with youth learners in school gardens, outdoor classrooms, and indoor classroom settings, and more.
