2021 Cooking and the Arts Summer Educator
About Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is committed to carrying out the land grant mission of Iowa State University by providing research-based educational opportunities to all Iowans.
Job Purpose
The Cooking and the Arts Summer Educator will work with youth and adults in Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O’Brien and Cherokee Counties to deliver and support research-based family and consumer sciences and art-related education and programs in-person and virtually.
Video examples are available on the Northwest Iowa Summer Camps YouTube channel.
Responsibilities of the Cooking and the Arts Summer Educator
- Provide research-based educational family and consumer sciences and art-related programming by creating lesson plans and implementing curriculum that will lead to positive youth development.
- Work independently and with other staff to promote Cooking and the Arts programming priorities and to secure and manage necessary resources (volunteers, partners, materials and donations) to support programs in Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O’Brien and Cherokee Counties.
- Collaborate with other staff to communicate program impacts, primarily through social media, photos and videos.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the 4-H Youth Program Specialist, and keep all staff updated on programming.
- Provide mid-summer and end-of-summer comprehensive progress reports to staff and Extension Council members.
- Demonstrate professionalism as an ISU Extension and Outreach professional through image, public relations and networking.
- Work on additional programming needs as directed by the 4-H Youth Program Specialist.
- Commit to serve the entire duration of the 12-week position.
Required qualifications
- Either a bachelor’s degree in education, a Family and Consumer Science related major or related field to Extension discipline OR an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior level college student with a major in education, family and consumer sciences, art or a related field
- Evidence of strong organizational skills
- Evidence of excellent performance working with and teaching youth and adults in group and classroom settings
- Strong written and oral communication and customer relation skills
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Products, Internet, social media, and e-mail applications
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass the background screening to meet the Child Protection and Safety Policy
Additional preferred qualifications
- Coursework in education with experience in formal and/or non-formal teaching
- Experience as a user of Extension programs such as 4-H
Work Schedule & Details
The Cooking and the Arts Summer Educator will work 40 hours/week starting May 17, 2021 through August 6, 2021 with a per hour pay rate of $12/hour.
This position is funded by the Extension Councils in Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O’Brien and Cherokee
Counties and may be contracted with other regional counties for services as available.
Applicant Instructions
Interested applicants are asked to submit the following documents electronically for first review by Monday, November 30, 2020, to Beth Bunkers, Youth Program Specialist, at bbunkers@iastate.edu:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact Information for Three Professional References
For questions regarding this position, please contact Beth Bunkers via phone at 712-737-4230 or via email at bbunkers@iastate.edu.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.