4-H STEM Youth Development Educator (Visiting)

University of Connecticut

North Haven, Northern (CT, KY)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Extension Educator focused on 4-H youth development in New Haven County. Based in North Haven, CT, this 11-month role will develop, deliver, and evaluate school-based and community programs to boost youth STEM knowledge and skills, reporting to the Extension Department Head.

The role collaborates with CAES and multiple partners to create age-appropriate materials, recruit and train volunteers, and seek external

Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, agriculture extension, or related fields.
Experience coordinating and evaluating educational programs.
Ability to teach diverse youth and adult audiences.
Proven ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
Experience with K-12 youth programs and volunteer management.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate active extension programs in 4-H STEM and youth development.
Teach youth and adult audiences.
Collaborate with UConn and CAES faculty, staff, and partners to create materials.
Pursue grants and funding for community programs.
Create scholarly materials for extension and CAES publications.
Recruit, train, manage, evaluate, and recognize volunteers.
Increase program visibility through communication resources.
Design training for volunteers and teens.
Other related duties as assigned.