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About the Role
The 4-H Youth Development Educator will serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to assist with the delivery and evaluation of educational programs and activities. The role involves promoting program objectives and plans with an emphasis on 4-H Camp, Spark Programming, the BOCES Co-Ser, and 4-H Club Programming.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality, established 4-H Youth Development educational programs and events.
- Assist in delivering innovative educational programs to impact audiences through various methods.
- Participate in special events including 4-H Leader training, County Fair, State Fair, 4-H Fundraising, Public Presentations, Achievement Night, and enrollment campaigns.
- Apply existing subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans for educational programs.
- Utilize a variety of educational methods including direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning.
- Serve as a subject matter resource utilizing existing resources and materials.
- Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs.
- Provide educational program efforts via mass media, including contributing articles to 4-H newsletters, emails, phone messages, and website postings.
- Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner.
- Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner.
- Implement program evaluation as designed.
- Interact with program participants, association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data.
- Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement.
- Communicate evaluation results and findings.
- Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
- Provide supervisor with program-related information to assist the budget development process.
- May provide input to planning budgets and assist in identifying opportunities for 4-H fund development.
- Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (e.g., program supplies and materials).
- Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts within the 4-H Youth Development program.
- Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed.
- Coordinate, compile, assemble, and organize program resources and teaching materials.
- Coordinate administrative tasks to support the delivery of educational program goals.
- Maintain communication with constituents and the community through various methods.
- Collect and reconcile event and program receipts and monies.
- Prepare program expense reports.
- Act as a contact for Volunteers and Volunteer Leaders within the County.
- Maintain professional relationships with other agencies, organizations, and businesses.
- Provide information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories.
- Ensure confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
- Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories.
- Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
- Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan with the Supervisor.
- Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and events.
- Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable regulations and association health and safety policies.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors.
- Collaborate in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Adhere to established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, processes and Skills for Success.
- Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner.
- Perform all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Education (Associate degree plus 2 years transferrable, relevant program/functional experience may substitute).
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
- Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings.
- Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
- Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities.
- Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation.
- Coursework in Education, Agriculture, and/or Human/Youth Development.
- Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
- Experience working with and collaborating with volunteers.
- Experience in 4-H and/or FFA.
- No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Skills
- 4-H Camp
- Spark Programming
- BOCES Co-Ser
- 4-H Club Programming
- Program Delivery
- Program Evaluation
- Administrative Direction
- Administrative Management
- Administrative Coordination/Operation
- Professional Improvement
- Health and Safety
- Policy and Other Duties as Assigned
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Internet
- Windows-based software
Location
- Jamestown, NY
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Education
- Associate degree plus 2 years transferrable, relevant program/functional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 to $21.00 per hour
Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
- Paid Holidays
- NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
- NYS Retirement (NYSLERS)
- Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Term Life Insurance
- Personal Accidental Insurance
- Legal Plan Insurance
- Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- New York’s 529 College Savings Program
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.
Equal Opportunity
- The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job.
- If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed above.