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.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The basis mission of the Cooperative Extension Service at NC A&T State University and NC State University is to extend the application of research-generated knowledge of a coordinated Cooperative Extension system in North Carolina and to bridge existing gaps so that all farmers, homemakers, families, youth and communities might acquire the practical knowledge and life skills needed to improve the quality of their lives. Educational assistance is offered in four broad areas; agriculture and natural resources, home economics, 4-H and youth development, community and rural development. Extension specialist on campus provide training and technical assistance to Extension agents and paraprofessionals working in the counties. These county personnel work one-on one with the families and individuals in the various programs. The A&T Cooperative Extension Program provides educational programs for limited-resource families and individuals in about one-third of North Carolina counties.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.