Area Specialized Agent- 4-H/STEM (Mecklenburg County)

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Collaborates with Extension Specialist in 4-H/ STEM to provide educational leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of research based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged audiences. Delivers training and educational support for field staff and their clientele/customers in 4-H STEM , consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall mission, goals and educational objectives of the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T. Specifically, this position coordinates and develops programs for youth within a designated cluster of counties (Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Union, Anson) to increase skills and competencies in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) that are delivered in community based settings through Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T 4-H program and partnerships across the state. Position will also collaborate with other Area Specialized Agents on regional and statewide 4-H initiatives and programs. Position will be located in Mecklenburg County.

Requirements

• Requires Master’s Degree from an accredited university in technology, computing, engineering, or another STEM focused major; or technical teacher education.
• In-depth knowledge of state and national trends and relevant data supporting Extension program development for limited resource youth.
• Experience in the design and development of educational training materials for use in community based educational programming.
• Demonstrated ability to use science, engineering and technology, youth development theories and activities with diverse audiences and settings.
• Ability to interact and gain support from constituencies outside the university such as business and industry, state and federal agencies and non-profit and private foundations.
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
• Ability to travel 25 – 50% of time, including overnight stays and occasional weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry training supplies, publications and equipment needed for training programs.
• Have car for travel in instances when a state vehicle may be unavailable and travel deemed necessary

Nice To Haves

• In addition to M.S., five or more years of professional experience in science education, STEM programs, youth development programming, curriculum development, or educational methods and evaluation.
• Experience planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating educational programs for urban or limited resource youth delivered through 4-H.
• Evidence of collaboration/coalition building with schools, youth serving organizations/agencies, institutions of higher education and the scientific community.
• Experience in the design and development of educational training materials for use in community based educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Extension Specialist in 4-H/ STEM to provide educational leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of research based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged audiences.
• Delivers training and educational support for field staff and their clientele/customers in 4-H STEM , consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall mission, goals and educational objectives of the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T.
• Coordinates and develops programs for youth within a designated cluster of counties (Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Union, Anson) to increase skills and competencies in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) that are delivered in community based settings through Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T 4-H program and partnerships across the state.
• Collaborate with other Area Specialized Agents on regional and statewide 4-H initiatives and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees