Program Associate I - Mercer County - Rutgers University : Job Details

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate I Mercer County for the 4-H Youth Development program. Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides professional support to Mercer County 4-H's STEM initiatives.
• Targets youth enrolled in out-of-school programs throughout Trenton and surrounding communities.
• Supports the Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors, Tomorrow's Innovators 4-H Science Saturday Program, STEM Pathfinders Summer Academy, 4-H STEM Lab (small makerspace), and teen-led STEM outreach for youth from a variety of Trenton-based collaborating organizations.
• Handles STEM program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Handles program marketing and public relations; and recruitment, training, and supervision of 4-H teen and adult volunteers.
• Participates in appropriate departmental, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE), New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), University and County administrative functions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, youth development, or related STEM field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of related professional experience after a bachelor's degree.

City: Ewing

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Computer, printer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite and ZSuites in collaboration with ES237 reporting system.
• Email for communications and research, locally and nationally.
• Equipment related to teaching (laptop, projector, etc.) Working knowledge of current and changing electronic technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment and class materials.
• Ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends, as needed.

Special Conditions:

• Clean driving record.

Salary: $59,893 - $65,883

Posting Number: 25ST1685