Visiting Assistant Extension Educator -H Youth Development

MANRRS JOB HUB University of Connecticut, New Haven County Extension

Posted on October 14, 2026

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.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates active extension programs on cutting-edge 4-H STEM related activities that foster state, regional and national recognition. Programming will be provided in support of 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, 4-H summer camps, 4-H volunteer development, and other areas as needed.
• Teaches youth and adult audiences in support of UConn 4-H and CAES.
• Works with UConn and CAES faculty, staff, scientists, and other partner organizations, in a multidisciplinary team environment to create and deliver age-appropriate program materials.
• Creates partnerships with other agencies and organizations, including schools, and actively seeks out grants and funding sources to support innovative community programs and outreach efforts.
• Creates scholarly materials appropriate for extension and CAES publications
• Develops, implements, and evaluates adult and youth volunteer programs including recruitment, training, management, evaluation, and recognition.
• Increase program visibility by effectively using available communication resources.
• Designs training opportunities and effectively communicate with adult volunteers and teens to help them assume leadership, management, education, and information delivery roles in support of the 4-H program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• 1. Master’s degree in nonformal or formal education, including agricultural and extension education;food, agricultural, environmental or health related sciences;youth development;or associated fields.
• 2. Experience in educational program coordination and facilitation, that includes planning, organization, delivery, and evaluation.
• 3. Knowledge of teaching methods and processes that are appropriate for youth and adult audiences.
• 4. Demonstrated experience working cohesively with diverse audiences of youth, adults, and volunteers.
• 5. Experience developing…