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The job of education program specialist is a mid-level position in bioenergy, in the education, communications, and outreach career sub-sector. Job seekers with education, communications, and outreach backgrounds or a career in communications, arts, and education could consider this type of mid-level bioenergy job.
Education program specialists develop bioenergy education programs for a variety of formal and non-formal audiences. People in these positions may have careers in bioenergy education.
Education Program Specialist
| Alternate Title(s) | Extension Agent; Education Services Specialist; Education Project Specialist; Education Analyst |
| Education & Training Level Description | Bachelor’s degree in Education or a STEM field, with emphasis on courses that cover Education Program Administration, Adult Education, Career Planning, Test and Measurement, Guidance and Counseling, Teaching Methods, Occupational Information, and Curriculum Development or Design. Master’s degree in Education preferred. |
| Experience | 3–7 years |
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| Job Profile | The next generation of the bioeconomy workforce will need to be informed of the various technological breakthrough and advancements in the field. Education, either in the classroom or out, will be a priority to garner interest and excitement for the bioenergy sector. Educators plan, develop, and implement activities for bioenergy educational programs, including lesson plans, curriculum development, and outreach. They serve as subject matter experts for educational practices, focusing on emerging education research, effectiveness of particular teaching approaches, and evidence-based practice. Educators collaborate with bioenergy subject matter experts to ensure that content taught is accurate and up-to-date. At the middle level, the education program specialist should have experience in developing scientific/technical education programs for a variety of formal and non-formal audiences. A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, with an emphasis on educational classes, or a master’s degree in education, is preferred. Significant experience in teaching in a formal setting and/or related training may substitute for additional education. |
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