Program Coordinator - iSEE Salt Lake County

About the role

The Extension Program Coordinator I provides programming and outreach to the USU Extension Informal Science Education Enhancement program in Salt Lake County. The Coordinator will plan and facilitate school based experiences in 5th grade classrooms at public and charter schools throughout the county. The Coordinator will also assist in educator outreach events with community partners and help facilitate field trips at the USU Bastian Center. Additionally, the Coordinator will provide some informal youth programming in Salt Lake county. These programs will align with Utah education standards and be delivered using experiential learning. This position will work closely with Extension faculty and Coordinators in the Salt Lake area and other parts of the state. The Coordinator will report to the Extension Youth Programs STEM Faculty Member who manages the iSEE grant program for Utah State University.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom visits in assigned communities for the USU Extension Informal Science Education Enhancement program, When Spheres Collide.
• Advance the Extension Youth Programs efforts to provide quality, research-based field trips and other opportunities to youth and educators through STEM education using experiential learning.
• Maintain accurate records of school participation in outreach programs.
• Be part of a collaborative team to design and implement STEM outreach programs and teacher professional development.
• Attend staff meetings; provide updates about program developments and events to various Extension teams.
• Work with county faculty and staff to align with county programming.
• Respond to requests, office visits, telephone calls, emails and other correspondence promptly and professionally.
• Aid in keeping equipment and materials clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Assist with program assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Working with 4-H or youth experience, Experience with environmental education outreach, Experience with recruiting, supervising and working with volunteers, Experience working with low income and under-served audiences, Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, Knowledge Skills And Abilities High degree of self-motivation, Ability to teach, manage and engage an audience (youth and/or adult), Strong interpersonal skills and ability to pleasantly interact with a wide variety of individuals, Skills with youth and adult education, Strong organizational, time, and project management skills, Strong oral and written communication skills, Computer and technology skills - Microsoft Office, Google docs, social media, etc., Flexibility and adaptability responding to conditions (e.g. weather, COVID), Ability to work independently and as a team member, Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, Ability to travel throughout an area of responsibility consistent with university policy.