1890 YEA STEM Coordinator

Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Youth Empowering Agriculture (YEA) STEM Coordinator. The YEA STEM Coordinator will work in partnership with the YEA Program Director for the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of agricultural science, technology, and engineering focused 4-H content for YEA youth and families as well as manage a youth advisory board for the program. The primary purpose for this position is to serve as the coordinator of quarterly STEM events (hybrid formats) for YEA participants across the consortium of land grant universities. The YEA consortium consists of N.C. A&T State University, Alcorn University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lincoln University and Prairie View A&M University. The successful candidate should be familiar with agricultural sciences and technologies in the context of positive youth development.The programs and events developed should appeal to and meet the needs of a diverse limited-resource youth audience and be consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall mission, goals and educational objectives of Cooperative Extension at NC A&T. This position assists with on-going program evaluation and recommends program revisions based on data and evolving needs of the audience served. In addition, this position independently designs and implements programs as assigned by the Program Director.

The YEA STEM Coordinator collaborates with the YEA project team to develop and implement relevant professional development opportunities for grant staff, teen advisory board members and program volunteers. This position works specifically to coordinate and develop youth programs that increase skills and competencies in agricultural science, technology, and engineering. The YEA STEM Coordinator will manage programs related to animal science, horticulture, digital agriculture and smart farming.

The YEA STEM Coordinator will also manage the teen advisory board for the grant. This will include conducting quarterly meetings and managing the teens progress towards their goals. Recruitment strategies and materials for the consortium will also be the responsibility of the STEM Coordinator.