Associate Extension Educator, Snr. Instructor Bear Lake and Caribou counties Family

University of Idaho

Associate Extension Educator, Snr. Instructor Bear Lake and Caribou counties Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development

Location: Off Campus Location - Bear Lake County - Montpelier, Idaho and Caribou Co. Soda Springs, Idaho

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Eastern District is seeking applications for a 12-month Associate Extension Educator at the Senior Instructor rank who will provide Extension programming in Bear Lake County (Montpelier) and Caribou County (Soda Springs), Idaho. The Senior Instructor will provide Extension (95% of time) leadership in family and consumer sciences (60% of Extension time in food safety, health, and nutrition) and 4-H youth development (40% of Extension time) programming. The position will provide support and Extension outreach in Bear Lake and Caribou counties and throughout the Eastern Extension District.
The successful candidate will determine clientele needs and priorities and then design, market, conduct, and evaluate Extension programs. In addition, the educator will participate in applicable university, college, Extension, district, and community committees and perform other service/leadership assignments (5% of time).

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned bachelor’s degree related to family and consumer sciences, food science/food safety, health/nutrition, youth development, human development, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience designing innovative and effective educational programs in response to local needs; implementing programs and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Experience working directly with youth and adult audiences as well as experience collaborating with community organizations to provide educational experiences to diverse youth audiences and others.
• Experience in demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with program audiences.
• Experience in using people related skills including teaching, problem solving, communication, conflict management, relationship building and leadership development.
• Experience communicating verbally, in writing, listening, and with public speaking/presentation skills.
• Experience recruiting, teaching, and managing volunteers.
• Experience in using technology in programing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in an applicable field of study.
• Extension experience in family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, or applicable professional experience.
• Knowledge of Bear Lake and/or Caribou counties and the surrounding area.
• Experience in fund raising, grantsmanship, and cost recovery efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with mass media (TV, Internet, radio, newspapers).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Work a flexible schedule, including some weekends
• Must: possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.

Work a flexible schedule, including some weekends Must: possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: F001084P

Posting Date: 11/18/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by December 21, 2022, will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

Have each reference email a letter of recommendation that addresses your qualifications for this position (generic letters of recommendation will not be considered) to Marnie Spencer, University of Idaho Extension Eastern District Director, marniers@uidaho.edu.
For questions, please contact:

Marnie Spencer
Eastern District Extension
208-529-8376
marniers@uidaho.edu

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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