Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant K-12 Education

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and University of Illinois Extension are seeking a visiting extension outreach associate to focus on IISG K-12 education by creating a new youth-centered digital learning product as well as developing, delivering, and evaluating other educational programming that increases Great Lakes literacy among Illinois and Indiana youth.

Responsibilities for this full-time, 12-month K-12 education position include:

• Develop a youth-centered aquatic invasive species (AIS) digital learning product
  (e.g., website, online game) for middle-school-aged youth. This will include
  evaluating or revising existing AIS curricula or supporting resources.
• Develop and deliver other educational programming such as teacher workshops,
  curriculum development, and youth stewardship projects.
• Conduct evaluation research to determine the effectiveness of programming
  and to use these findings to create innovative programs and improve existing offerings.

A bachelor’s degree in education, environmental education, natural sciences, or a related field is required, as is two years of experience developing and delivering digital educational content.

This position will be located in Chicago, Illinois. To view the complete job description and apply, visit the University of Illinois Job Board. The closing date is August 19, 2024.