STEM Youth Development Educator (4-H)

Laseagrant; Bourbonnais, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension seeks an Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development (STEM) to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of STEM-focused youth programs across Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties. This full-time role supports statewide priorities and builds partnerships with schools, volunteers, and community organizations to expand youth engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The position is housed in Bourbonnais, IL, with travel to partner sites required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or in-progress with degree completed by hire date.
• Evidence of youth development best practices.
• Experience teaching NGSS-aligned curricula (OpenSciEd, inquiryHub, NextGenStorylines, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in STEM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for 4-H Youth Development Program across multiple counties.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate educational programs aligned with statewide priorities.
• Develop partnerships with schools, volunteers, and community organizations to support STEM youth programming.

Skills

Youth development

NGSS-aligned curricula

STEM education

Partnership building

Education

Master’s degree in Youth Development / Education / Leadership Studies / Agricultural/Environmental Sciences / Engineering

Job description

University of Illinois Extension seeks an Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development (STEM) to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of STEM-focused youth programs across Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties. This full-time role supports statewide priorities and builds partnerships with schools, volunteers, and community organizations to expand youth engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The position is housed in Bourbonnais, IL, with travel to partner sites required.