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About the Role

Serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to assist with the delivery and evaluation of educational programs and activities. Deliver programming directly to school-aged youth, expanding agricultural awareness and teaching relevant curriculum. Promote program objectives with an emphasis on 4-H Camp, Ag in the Classroom, Spark Programming, BOCES Co-Ser, and 4-H Club Programming.

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality, established 4-H Youth Development, and Ag in the Classroom educational programs and events.
Assist in delivering innovative educational programs to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methods.
Participate in special events including 4-H Leader training, County Fair, State Fair, 4-H Fundraising, Public Presentations, Achievement Night, and enrollment campaigns.
Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans.
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 subject matter 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 newsletter, utilizing 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 purposes.
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 budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for 4-H fund development activities.
Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e., 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 program and teaching materials.
Coordinate identified administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals.
Assist with maintaining communication with constituents and the community through a variety of methods.
Collect and reconcile event and program receipts and monies.
Prepare program expense reports.
Act as contact for Volunteers and Volunteer Leaders within the County.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses.
Provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories.
Ensure complete 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 and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local 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.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
Ability to work flexible hours, including 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 (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.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

Skills

4-H Youth Development programming
Ag in the Classroom education
Spark Programming
BOCES Co-Ser
4-H Club Programming
4-H Camp
Microsoft Office Suite
Program delivery
Program evaluation
Administrative management
Volunteer management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organization
Time management
Problem-solving
Confidentiality
Professionalism

Location

Jamestown, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.