UMass 4-H STEM Ambassador Intern Positions Summer 2025
UMass 4-H STEM Ambassadors are trained to provide direct teaching of STEM curriculum to young people throughout Massachusetts. UMass Extension 4-H Educators train STEM Ambassadors with the lessons Ambassadors will teach. All materials will be provided.
Locations for program delivery and target audience is unique to each site.
- Plymouth County Extension – youth12-18 on Agriculture and Animal Science and Career Exploration utilizing the greenhouse and gardens
- Springfield/Holyoke - youth 7-12 on Animals in Agriculture activities
- Worcester County- youth 7-12 on Animals in Agriculture activities
Those selected to be 4-H STEM Ambassadors will complete required hands on training about the 4-H Youth Development Program, working with children, and lessons that will be presented throughout the summer.
Position Requirements:
- Attend professional development opportunities provided by UMass Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment
- Attend trainings provided by 4-H staff.
- Assist at 4-H booths, programs, fairs and events as requested during time of employment.
- Teach assigned lessons to young people at assigned location.
- Collect demographic information.
- Prepare kits, copies, and materials for lessons.
- Complete any financial reimbursement forms by August 22, 2025
Compensation:
- Pay is $17.00 per hour and interns are expected to work 15 hours per week. The weekly rate is $255. Total compensation is $3,315 plus travel reimbursements as agreed upon.
- Travel reimbursement will be provided at the allowable IRS reimbursement rate.
- The standard work week varies by site and is available upon request.
Locations:
- Office locations include Springfield/Holyoke, UMass Extension office Auburn, MA and Plymouth County Extension office, Plymouth MA. Each STEM Ambassadors will be assigned to one office location.
- Program sites are determined and arranged by Massachusetts 4-H staff
Duration:
- Payroll paperwork/hiring packet to be completed by May 9th
- Initial training will occur the first week at local office starting the week of May 18th
- Teaching materials prepped and ongoing training as needed
- Program delivery June through August 15th
Qualifications Needed:
- Basic computer skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Responsibility for own transportation to and from the sites
- Ability to carry materials and supplies; up to 40 pounds.
- A CORI/SORI background investigation will be required for the successful candidate
Application materials:
- Request application materials from Kim Pond at kima[at]umass[dot]edu
- Completed applications are due postmarked no later than midnight on March 28th, 2025 to Kim Pond