STEM Outreach Program Support - Part Time

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University in Logan, UT is seeking a part-time, hourly Program Support employee to help expand outreach for the Instrument-based Learning for Utah’s Youth Agriculture program.

You will coordinate daily activities for high school students, work with teachers and district partners, and support recruitment and outreach statewide to connect youth with STEM and agricultural science learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience OR an associate degree/vocational training.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student activities.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, educators, faculty, and community partners.
• Skilled in computer use, database management, and records maintenance.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biological engineering, STEM education, youth development, or a related field.
• Experience working with secondary education programs, CTE pathways, or youth outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with Utah agricultural education systems and STEM networks.
• Experience in recruitment, educational programming, and community engagement.
• Knowledge of university outreach and Extension-style programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for high school students participating in the summer on-campus certificate program.
• Support student engagement, supervision, logistics, and communication during summer programming.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase participation from Utah high school students in agricultural science and STEM programs.
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with teachers and CTE directors in Utah school districts offering agriscience and agriculture programs.
• Collaborate with partners, including the Agriculture Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah STEM Action Center.
• Coordinate student and Co-PI participation in STEM conferences, workshops, and outreach events across Utah.
• Assist in the development of promotional and educational materials, including brochures, newsletters, and outreach communications.
• Support event planning, scheduling, record keeping, reporting, and program logistics.
• Maintain program communication and assist with website and outreach content updates.
• Provide administrative and operational support to faculty, researchers, and project leadership.
• Maintain daily base administrative assistance to PI

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Experience coordinating programs

Ability to work with youth

Database management

Written materials

Education

Associate degree or vocational training

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

Database management

Records maintenance

Job description

Utah State University in Logan, UT is seeking a part-time, hourly Program Support employee to help expand outreach for the Instrument-based Learning for Utah’s Youth Agriculture program.

You will coordinate daily activities for high school students, work with teachers and district partners, and support recruitment and outreach statewide to connect youth with STEM and agricultural science learning opportunities.