4-H AmeriCorps Youth Development Instructor

Increase academic interest and engagement in STEAM subjects and improve social-emotional development of underserved youth aged 5-18 yrs through Positive Youth Development out-of-school time programs.

Program Location:  Washington County – Weiser, Midvale and Cambridge.

AmeriCorps is America’s National Service initiative. Through AmeriCorps, individuals of all ages and backgrounds address the nation's education, public safety, environment, and/or human needs through service. The mission of AmeriCorps includes: getting things done, strengthening communities, encouraging responsibility, and expanding opportunity.

Idaho 4-H AmeriCorps members contribute to this effort by: Teaching, leading, and facilitating youth development curriculum in STEAM based out-of-school time programs; Facilitating family engagement events; Serving as mentors and role models, teaching important life skills, and giving youth positive opportunities xplore the world around them in a fun, engaging, non-formal learning environment; Engaging new volunteers in their local programs to serve as 4-H leaders and event volunteers.

Idaho 4-H AmeriCorps members will also submit regular progress reports and evaluate programs according to instructions, participate in required community service-learning projects and trainings and provide support and development of community partnerships

Additional duties of this position will include:

·       Plan and lead robotics day camp, afterschool programs and First Lego League teams. 

·       Plan, lead or assist Junior Master Gardener day camps, and afterschool programs.

·       Plan and lead any other STEAM related youth programming. 

·       Assist with additional youth programming as needed. 

·       Assist with 4-H youth development educational and service activities.

·       Recruit and train other adult volunteers

·       Market, evaluate, and report youth programming.

·       Assist office staff with various other duties.

Service Site Location: Washington County

Minimum Qualifications & Skill requirements: Strong organizational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Knowledge of computers/technology; Knowledge of or willingness to learn Lego Robotics.

·       17 years or older

·       U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident

·       Have high school diploma/GED equivalent

·       Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria

·       Commitment to community service and ability to provide service for the complete term 

·       Ability to maintain professional boundaries with youth, families, partners, and coworkers

·       Willingness to attend all AmeriCorps and site trainings

·       Willingness to travel to required trainings and days of service

·       Ability and willingness to facilitate STEAM programming and recruit and train volunteers to do the same

·       Enjoy serving with youth

·       Dedication to interact professionally and maintain a professional appearance

·       Commitment to serving others and working with diverse audiences

·       Willingness to lead and be flexible and creative in a fluid environment

·       Member Living Allowance

·       Segal Education Award upon successful completion

·       Professional development training

·       Childcare assistance if eligible

·       The member will average between 20 hours per week

·       Must wear required AmeriCorps gear while serving

·       Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

·       Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

·       Be able to lift 50 lbs.

·       Motivated to learn Lego Robotics

For additional information regarding this AmeriCorps position, please contact:

Michelle Tate

21 W. Idaho St., Weiser, ID 83672

208-414-0415

mtate@uidaho.edu

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