Job description
Overview:
Youth programs at Swaner utilize hands-on, inquiry-based pedagogy to connect learners to the natural world. The Youth Program Coordinator is involved in a wide range of programs, in collaboration with the Education Director, including field trips, classroom outreach, camps, afterschool, and teen programs. This person will be a key player in cultivating an inclusive and safe learning environment that supports the needs of diverse learners.
The Youth Program Coordinator will work full-time, primarily Monday-Friday, but some evening and weekend work will be required. The Youth Program Coordinator reports to the Education Director. Responsibilities:
USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.
A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.
The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.
USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.
USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.
USU Land Acknowledgment
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
The Youth Program Coordinator is an energetic, organized, and engaging educator who plays a vital role in the implementation, delivery, and overall success of youth education programs at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
Youth programs at Swaner utilize hands-on, inquiry-based pedagogy to connect learners to the natural world. The Youth Program Coordinator is involved in a wide range of programs, in collaboration with the Education Director, including field trips, classroom outreach, camps, afterschool, and teen programs. This person will be a key player in cultivating an inclusive and safe learning environment that supports the needs of diverse learners.
The Youth Program Coordinator will work full-time, primarily Monday-Friday, but some evening and weekend work will be required. The Youth Program Coordinator reports to the Education Director.
Public Programs (Camps & Afterschool)
- Act as a lead educator to deliver programs to youth aged 5 to 18
- Develop high-quality, science-based program curricula for public programs
- Work closely with the Education Director to plan public program schedules, themes, etc.
- Assist in the oversight and mentorship of other education staff and volunteers
- Maintain educational materials and supplies
- Assist with daily operations including program registrations, collecting and synthesizing program data, and program evaluation
School Programs
- Deliver SEEd Standard-aligned lessons to K-12 school groups during field trips and classroom outreach programs
- Cultivate a physically and emotionally safe environment for students, teachers, and adult chaperones that allows for positive learning experiences during short-duration programs
- Develop meaningful and professional rapport with classroom teachers, school administrators, and other school-based staff to help expand school programs
- Collaborate with Education Director to maintain and update existing curriculum, as well as develop new curriculum as requested by school partners; offer suggestions and ideas for improvement
- Assist in documentation and report of impacts during school programs
Teen Programs
- Develop, coordinate, and implement EcoClub, including curriculum design, program promotion, pre-program communication, development of materials, budget management, and program evaluation
- Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor teen camp counselors and volunteers, with input from Education Director
- With oversight from the Education, develop and implement new teen programs based on community needs and input
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates’ professional, academic, and lived experience will be taken into consideration during the hiring process. Candidates should support the organization’s ongoing DEI goals and help create a respectful workplace culture where all are welcome.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as education; or an equivalent combination of education plus lived experience is required. Related fields include but are not limited to outdoor education, elementary education, museum studies, environmental science, communications, visitor services.
- Experience working with youth in a formal or informal educational setting
- Experience with or willingness to learn about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives and apply an equity lens to your work
- An understanding of natural sciences and conservation principles
- Polished and professional interpersonal skills to interact and effectively connect with diverse individuals
- Commitment to providing excellent and impactful mission-based education programs in an engaging, patient, and fun manner
- Openness to feedback and project adaptations for the betterment of youth education experiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of experience working in a related field such as informal or formal education, museum engagement, outdoor education, etc.
- A strong knowledge of environmental science
- A strong knowledge of educational pedagogy and best practices
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Highly skilled at critical thinking, organization, prioritization, and following through on assigned projects and tasks
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative and team-oriented working relationships with co-workers, youth participants, teachers, volunteers, community members, and partner institutions.
- Ability to solve complex problems using prior knowledge and creativitY
- Ability to do rigorous activities, including hiking, snowshoeing, walking through wetlands, playing active games with children, lifting heavy items such as tables and chairs, etc.
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Three professional references with contact information
- Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights:
Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.
USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.
A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.
The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.
USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.
USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.
USU Land Acknowledgment
Please visit our website to learn about Utah State’s land acknowledgment of the eight tribes of Utah.
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov
updated 11/2022
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