Iowa State University
Youth 4-H Extension Specialist II - STEM
Iowa State University, West Burlington, Iowa, United States, 52655
Youth 4-H Extension Specialist II - STEM
Are you passionate about advancing STEM education and helping young people build critical skills for the future? Are you excited by the opportunity to work directly with young people and make a lasting impact on their lives? If so, the Department of 4-H Youth Development with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking qualified candidates for a Youth 4-H Extension Specialist II! This position will be located within the Southeast Iowa Field Team. What You'll Do: The Youth 4-H Extension Specialist is a dedicated educator, committed to fostering learning and growth among K-12 youth through innovative and impactful local and regional programs. Through creative teaching methods and hands-on learning experiences, the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist ensures that programming is both effective and accessible to youth in Iowa. Focused primarily in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist actively delivers programming that strengthens educational opportunities for youth and their communities. They will work to design new and innovative programmatic approaches that enhance the quality and impact of local and regional 4-H STEM experiences with a focus on longer-term experiences and showcase opportunities. This individual will work with county youth staff and other ISU 4-H Specialists in establishing, organizing, and facilitating networks and coalitions at the local and regional levels to build community capacity for 4-H youth development programs. This role also conducts needs assessments, evaluates program effectiveness, and completes system reports as required. Additionally, this role involves training staff and volunteers (youth and adults) to build program capacity and deliver STEM programming. With a passion for teaching and a commitment to empowering youth, the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist serves as a catalyst for educational growth, equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to be beyond ready for life and work. Responsibilities: Deliver core STEM programs within the region and pilot new and innovative programmatic approaches to promote and enhance local and regional STEM experiences for young people. Lead partnership, curriculum, and resource development efforts that expand educational STEM opportunities and reach new audiences. Create and share resources with county youth staff to plan and implement local STEM programs. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on topics related to STEM for youth educators. Communicate STEM opportunities and resulting impacts to stakeholders. Serve on the statewide 4-H STEM focus team and support the delivery of club, camp, and showcase experiences. Engage in continuous improvement through intentional, targeted professional development. The Southeast Iowa region includes Benton, Linn, Jones, Clinton, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Scott, Muscatine, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Wayne, Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren, and Lee counties. The primary office location for this position will be an extension office in the state of Iowa and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability. Travel will be required in this position. This is a fixed term position with an end date of 6/30/2028, with the opportunity for renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. About Iowa 4-H Youth Development: Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H builds upon more than a century of experience in positive youth development. Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Are you passionate about advancing STEM education and helping young people build critical skills for the future? Are you excited by the opportunity to work directly with young people and make a lasting impact on their lives? If so, the Department of 4-H Youth Development with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking qualified candidates for a Youth 4-H Extension Specialist II! This position will be located within the Southeast Iowa Field Team. What You'll Do: The Youth 4-H Extension Specialist is a dedicated educator, committed to fostering learning and growth among K-12 youth through innovative and impactful local and regional programs. Through creative teaching methods and hands-on learning experiences, the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist ensures that programming is both effective and accessible to youth in Iowa. Focused primarily in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist actively delivers programming that strengthens educational opportunities for youth and their communities. They will work to design new and innovative programmatic approaches that enhance the quality and impact of local and regional 4-H STEM experiences with a focus on longer-term experiences and showcase opportunities. This individual will work with county youth staff and other ISU 4-H Specialists in establishing, organizing, and facilitating networks and coalitions at the local and regional levels to build community capacity for 4-H youth development programs. This role also conducts needs assessments, evaluates program effectiveness, and completes system reports as required. Additionally, this role involves training staff and volunteers (youth and adults) to build program capacity and deliver STEM programming. With a passion for teaching and a commitment to empowering youth, the Youth 4-H Extension Specialist serves as a catalyst for educational growth, equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to be beyond ready for life and work. Responsibilities: Deliver core STEM programs within the region and pilot new and innovative programmatic approaches to promote and enhance local and regional STEM experiences for young people. Lead partnership, curriculum, and resource development efforts that expand educational STEM opportunities and reach new audiences. Create and share resources with county youth staff to plan and implement local STEM programs. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on topics related to STEM for youth educators. Communicate STEM opportunities and resulting impacts to stakeholders. Serve on the statewide 4-H STEM focus team and support the delivery of club, camp, and showcase experiences. Engage in continuous improvement through intentional, targeted professional development. The Southeast Iowa region includes Benton, Linn, Jones, Clinton, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Scott, Muscatine, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Wayne, Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren, and Lee counties. The primary office location for this position will be an extension office in the state of Iowa and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability. Travel will be required in this position. This is a fixed term position with an end date of 6/30/2028, with the opportunity for renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. About Iowa 4-H Youth Development: Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H builds upon more than a century of experience in positive youth development. Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students