Visiting Assistant Extension Educator -H Youth Development

The Department of Extension, New Haven County, a part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut, in collaboration with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) seeks applicants for a full-time Visiting Assistant Extension Educator, 11-month position. This person will focus on 4‑H youth development specifically in the areas of food, agriculture and natural resources literacy in New Haven County.

State and multi‑state programming may be expected. Additionally, this position will plan, deliver, and evaluate school‑based programs to increase youth STEM knowledge and skills. The Visiting Assistant Extension Educator will report to the Department of Extension Head and will be based in North Haven, Connecticut.

The successful candidate shall expand an active 4‑H youth development program with a focus on food, agriculture, and natural resources literacy. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the 4‑H community club program in New Haven County, generate financial and in‑kind resources to support 4‑H programs, manage county‑based 4‑H volunteers, share responsibility with the Middlesex Educator, for conducting the annual Middlesex & New Haven 4‑H County Fair, and actively contribute to the UConn 4‑H Youth Development Team and its goals.

Additionally, in collaboration with CAES, the successful candidate will plan, deliver, and evaluate school‑based programs to increase youths’ STEM knowledge and skills, contributing to a better prepared scientific workforce. School‑based programs may include school enrichment, in‑school or after‑school clubs, and special interest programs.

The Department of Extension in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works collaboratively with partners in all 169 municipalities across Connecticut, throughout the northeast region, and beyond. It is a non‑tenure unit with 42 faculty and 33 programs and administrative staff. Additional grant‑specific program personnel assist in solving problems and enhancing the wellbeing of our state population where they live, work, and learn.

Faculty and staff conduct educational activities through eight‑county/community‑based centers and may be co‑located with additional community/agency‑based working partners.

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The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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