Hennepin County 4-H is seeking 2-3 community educators to support weekly facilitation for afterschool programs Mondays through Thursdays at Sanford, Andersen, & Justice Page Middle Schools.
E-Club facilitators should be individuals committed to creating positive experiences for young people, through fun & creative action-learning-projects in the community. Facilitators will provide mentorship as youth explore content & potential careers in environmental stewardship, urban agriculture, outdoor recreation, & more.
Youth learning activities may include: community food systems, hydroponic salad gardening, culinary arts, composting & soil health, plastic waste reduction, pollinator activities, climate action steps, & field trips to learn about natural habitats & water quality.
Pay:
- This role pays $15/hour+ based on experience for 4-6 hours a week. (2-4 hours of program & 1.5+ hours dedicated to program planning, community engagement, & special events)
- Position will be hired & receive training & background screening from MN 4-H
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate, plan, & teach weekly 4-H content related to youth leadership, STEAM, & environmental stewardship - other topics of interest that may arise for participating youth also.
- Develop & manage weekly programming, including lesson plans & supply lists to successfully implement activities as a team.
- Recruit youth participants to support the program & actively participate in trainings & planning sessions.
- Maintain & share evaluation & attendance records with 4-H & partner staff
- Address all behavior management in a professional & efficient manner
- Represent 4-H & contributing partners appropriately at all times
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 18+ years old to apply
- Must pass a background check & complete Safety of Minors training
- Post high school; diploma or equivalent is required
- 1+ years experience in the field of environmental science, teaching, youth work, or urban agriculture
- Excellent written & oral communication skills; Ability to thoughtfully & effectively work in settings with diverse youth audiences; An interest in/skill for working with young people & adults, the ability to work independently & as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree, or have a degree with a focus on youth development &/or environmental/agricultural education
- Experience facilitating weekly programming in a formal or non-formal educational setting (3+ years) - environmental education a plus!
- Youth development experience (1+ years), working with & on behalf of youth
- Knowledge & experience cultivating positive behavior management; Experience co-creating & co-facilitating lessons/activities
- Access to reliable transportation
- Experience working with 15-25 youth in a single setting (formal or non-formal)
Time Commitment:
- 5+ hours / week, for weekly programming & preparation
- Each 4-H E-Club* will engage approximately 25 youth between grades 5-9
- Afterschool Hours: 3pm - 6pm, Monday - Thursday
- Locations: Sanford Middle, Andersen Middle, and Justice Page Middle
- Breakdown: 2-3 hours of in-person programming, 1 hour of club prep & planning meetings per week in preparation for E-Club Meetings.
*There are multiple E-Club sites located across Minneapolis at additional Elementary & High schools
How to Apply? Send Resume & Letter of Interest:
Alyssa Woodard, Extension educator, wooda057@umn.edu, 612-596-2115
Middle School Environmental Club “E-club” – Facilitator
Posted: October 19, 2022 by cece
Category: University of Minnesota Extension
Hennepin County 4-H is seeking 2-3 community educators to support weekly facilitation for afterschool programs Mondays through Thursdays at Sanford, Andersen, & Justice Page Middle Schools.
E-Club facilitators should be individuals committed to creating positive experiences for young people, through fun & creative action-learning-projects in the community. Facilitators will provide mentorship as youth explore content & potential careers in environmental stewardship, urban agriculture, outdoor recreation, & more.
Youth learning activities may include: community food systems, hydroponic salad gardening, culinary arts, composting & soil health, plastic waste reduction, pollinator activities, climate action steps, & field trips to learn about natural habitats & water quality.
Pay:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Time Commitment:
*There are multiple E-Club sites located across Minneapolis at additional Elementary & High schools
How to Apply? Send Resume & Letter of Interest:
Alyssa Woodard, Extension educator, wooda057@umn.edu, 612-596-2115
Hennepin County 4-H is seeking 2-3 community educators to support weekly facilitation for afterschool programs Mondays through Thursdays at Sanford, Andersen, & Justice Page Middle Schools.
E-Club facilitators should be individuals committed to creating positive experiences for young people, through fun & creative action-learning-projects in the community. Facilitators will provide mentorship as youth explore content & potential careers in environmental stewardship, urban agriculture, outdoor recreation, & more.
Youth learning activities may include: community food systems, hydroponic salad gardening, culinary arts, composting & soil health, plastic waste reduction, pollinator activities, climate action steps, & field trips to learn about natural habitats & water quality.
Pay:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Time Commitment:
*There are multiple E-Club sites located across Minneapolis at additional Elementary & High schools
How to Apply? Send Resume & Letter of Interest:
Alyssa Woodard, Extension educator, wooda057@umn.edu, 612-596-2115