4-H STEM Extension Specialist

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Ready to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders through innovative 4-H and NASA-connected programs

If so the Iowa 4-H Youth Development team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium is seeking candidates for a 4-H STEM Extension Specialist. This position will be classified as a Youth 4-H Extension Specialist I.

What Youll Do:

• Co-lead statewide implementation of the Mission Moon STEM education program including training staff and volunteers supporting curriculum enhancements maintaining program technology and expanding participation through outreach and partnerships.

• Coordinate and deliver statewide FLEx Space/Build programs including scheduling logistics curriculum development staff training technology support and program evaluation.

• Develop and deliver research-based STEM education programs and hands-on learning experiences for youth and communities across Iowa.

• Maintain and transport educational equipment materials and mobile STEM technologies to support program delivery.

• Provide training technical assistance and troubleshooting support for staff volunteers and program participants.

• Build and maintain partnerships to increase program access engagement and impact among new and existing audiences.

• Collect analyze and report program evaluation data; prepare organizational reports and support continuous program improvement.

• Assist with grant writing grant-funded project implementation marketing and promotion through websites social media and outreach events.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to student interns and support STEM outreach events festivals and educational initiatives such as the Spring Research Symposium.

Statewide travel will be involved in this role along with some evening and weekend hours.

This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 6/20/2029 with the opportunity for renewal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in STEM education engineering youth development or related field.

• Experience facilitating and delivering programs for youth and educators.

• Background in STEM and/or aerospace content.

• Experience delivering mobile technology-rich or hands-on outreach programs.

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. For more information please visit 4-H Youth Development.

About Iowa Space Grant Consortium:

A part of NASAs National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program since 1990 the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) continually strives to improve and inspire Iowas future in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). The ISGC supports NASA-relevant STEM research education and outreach activities for all Iowans with NASA internships fellowships and scholarships competitions for grants within higher education members (with NASA Mission Directorate alignment) as well as informal education grants with outreach affiliates. To learn more about ISGC please visit ISGC.

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.

Application Instructions:
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Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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