Position Overview

The Regional Hub Coordinator (HC) is a key leader in advancing the Idaho STEM Ecosystem (EcosySTEM) responsible for driving regional strategy, shaping cross-sector collaboration, and leading initiatives that significantly expand access to high-quality STEM education and career-connected learning.

As the lead STEM liaison in their region, the HC serves as both strategist and convener, ensuring local efforts contribute meaningfully to a cohesive and results-driven statewide organization. This role exercises a high degree of independence and strategic decision-making, reporting directly to the EcosySTEM Program Director and working closely with other Hub Coordinators, regional leadership committees, and state leadership to co-design and implement statewide goals.

Required Experience

• Three years in STEM education, community engagement, and workforce development
• Building and facilitating partnerships among organizations
• Designing, planning and implementing programs, events, and initiatives
• Communicating concepts to educators, policymakers, and industry professionals in written and verbal communication
• Working independently and collaboratively within virtual team environments

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, public relations or business; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Have a valid driver’s license and able to successfully pass a driver’s record check
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the region and occasionally statewide; attendance at a minimum of one national conference annually is expected
• Must reside within the regions they coordinate

Additional Preferred

• Knowledge or experience working with the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice and other national STEM networks
• Experience working with grant-funded projects
• Proven leadership skills in managing regional initiatives and working groups
• Demonstrated leadership in STEM education, community engagement, and/or workforce development through more than five years of work experience
• Deep knowledge of the regional STEM education and workforce landscape

Posting Number: SP005323P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
Location: Off Campus Location - Remote-Southwest District of Idaho
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $52,250 or depending on experience
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by July 1, 2026 will receive first consideration.