4-H STEM Extension Educator, New Haven County

MANRRS

North Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Job summary

MANRRS/University of Connecticut New Haven County Extension seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Extension Educator to lead 4-H youth development efforts in food, agriculture and natural resources literacy in New Haven County, CT. The role includes school-based programs, volunteer management, and collaboration with CAES to enhance youth STEM knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in education/extension and substantial experience in youth programming, partnerships, and grants within

Qualifications

Master’s degree in nonformal or formal education, including agricultural and extension education; food, agricultural, environmental or health related sciences; youth development; or associated fields.
Experience coordinating and facilitating educational programs including planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Knowledge of teaching methods appropriate for youth and adult audiences.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse youth, adults, and volunteer audiences.
Experience developing partnerships with professionals and organizations to achieve team goals.
Three years’ experience with K-12 youth in education, food, agriculture, environment, or health.
Three years’ experience in managing or working with volunteers.
Experience with integrated Extension programs and the land-grant university system.
Experience evaluating STEM programming and disseminating scholarship through conferences/journals.
Experience publishing peer-reviewed scholarships or Extension reports communicating program impacts.

Responsibilities

Develops and evaluates active extension programs on 4-H STEM activities with state, regional and national reach.
Teaches youth and adults in support of UConn 4-H and CAES.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, scientists, and partners to create and deliver program materials.
Builds partnerships with schools and grants funding for innovative community programs and outreach.
Produces scholarly materials for extension and CAES publications.
Develops and evaluates volunteer programs including recruitment, training, management and recognition.
Increases program visibility using available communication resources.
Designs training for adult volunteers and teens to take leadership and education roles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.