Extension Field Specialist, STEM School Enrichment Educators & Youth

This position is located at UNH Extension’s Hillsborough County office in Goffstown, New Hampshire.  The position will lead the development of a comprehensive 4-H STEM literacy pathway that integrates agricultural science, food systems, environmental and natural resources, engineering, technology, computer science, and other emerging STEM fields. The specialist will identify needs; establish priorities; and develop, market, implement and evaluate high-quality school enrichment and educator professional learning opportunities for both formal and non-formal educational settings.

The pathway will include content-rich learning experiences throughout the 4-H program year, as well as career exploration and workforce development opportunities that connect youth and educators to STEM-related industries, higher education pathways, and real-world applications relevant to New Hampshire communities. The position will also provide oversight and strategic direction for the New Hampshire Agriculture in the Classroom program as a key component of broader STEM and science literacy efforts.
As a member of the Youth and Educators in Science Area of Expertise (AoE) team, the field specialist will collaborate with Extension colleagues across other areas of expertise (e.g., Beyond Ready Leadership and 4-H Community Youth Development), as well as with Extension program teams including Food and Agriculture and Natural Resources, and faculty and staff throughout the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the broader university.

This collaboration will strengthen statewide STEM education capacity, support educator professional development, expand school enrichment opportunities, and create meaningful youth pathways from STEM exploration to opportunities within UNH as well as career readiness. As a member of the Hillsborough County 4-H team, the field specialist will also provide support for county-wide programming and will have occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

** Duties/Responsibilities
**** Educator Capacity Development in STEM (40%)
*** Develop and support educator capacity-building experiences across multiple STEM disciplines, delivery modes (formal and non-formal) and various access points (age and grade levels).
* Oversee Granite State Green Community of Practice, supporting members from UNH/Extension faculty, community and industry partners to identify and develop experiences and opportunities that engage educators with various STEM experiences within UNH, N.H., and beyond.
* Partner with community organizations and industry partners to expand internship and practicum opportunities in STEM Education for youth.
* Support the development and support of classroom volunteers in best practices in STEM Education.
** Pathway Touchpoints in Agriculture Science for Educators and Youth (30%)
*** Develop school-based STEM experiences that bridge N.H. communities with UNH campus.
* Develop 4-H STEM academic and career connection opportunities that expose youth to potential future pathways, including leadership of Granite State Green Teen Ambassador program.
* Develop and coordinate state, regional and/or national events and opportunities.
* Ensure programmatic involvement of various audiences and that all educational programming is conducted in full accordance with civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and procedures.
** Facilitate 4-H Agriculture Education partnership opportunities through Agriculture in the Classroom (15%)
*** Partner with internal Extension and external community organizations to expand resources and opportunities (e.g., Food Alliance, Farm Bureau, Citizen Science, NH Science Educators Forum, Future…