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About the Role
This position serves as an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant, responsible for assisting with after-school program activities for youth within the scope of work between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and the school district. The role involves promoting 4-H activities, supporting academic engagement, and acting as a positive role model for participants.
Responsibilities
- Positively promote and assist in teaching existing 4-H program activities and research-based curriculum.
- Assist in encouraging and engaging program participants to complete academic applications that improve their learning skills.
- Assist with monitoring program participants under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Program Educator(s).
- Be a supportive and positive role model to program participants.
- Assist with monthly meetings and activities that engage mentees and mentors.
- Work as a team member in all aspects of programming efforts.
- Effectively assist in utilizing all forms of mass media, including social media, for program delivery.
- Foster acceptance of the 4-H After-School program, methods, and policies.
- Cooperate with Association and 4-H Youth Development Program staff to achieve program delivery goals.
- Communicate with the Program Coordinator and Program Educator(s) and report any concerns.
- Participate in program discussions and provide input on program delivery, evaluation, marketing, and community connections.
- Work to obtain knowledge of best practices and policies related to implementing the program.
- Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan with Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
- Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension, including attending staff meetings, reporting expenses, working with other staff, and general marketing.
- Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, and association health and safety policies.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors.
Requirements
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and community leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual means.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work within strict timeframes.
- Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
- Demonstrated high level of computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Publisher, e-mail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community, culture and traditions.
- All applicants must apply online by close of day on September 4, 2026.
- All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.
Skills
- 4-H program activities
- Research-based curriculum
- Academic activities
- Learning set skills
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Publisher
Location
- Jefferson County
Work Type
- Part-time
- Temporary Program
Experience Level
- Hourly
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 per hour
About the Company
- Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
- Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
- This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.