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About the Role

This position serves as the 4-H Youth Development Educator, responsible for program implementation, administrative direction, management, and coordination for the 4-H Youth Development Program under the leadership of the Youth and Family Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, development, and evaluation of educational programming.
Coordinate and implement educational programming within traditional 4-H clubs, schools, afterschool programs, military-connected youth programs, community organizations, Camp Wabasso, and other settings.
Coordinate youth participation in county, district, regional, and statewide 4-H educational events, leadership opportunities, contests, conferences, camps, fairs, and educational trips.
Teach and facilitate established 4-H Youth Development educational programming utilizing a variety of delivery methods.
Deliver educational programming focused on STEM, agriculture, environmental education, leadership, citizenship, healthy living, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and life skills.
Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, orientation, screening, training, and ongoing support of 4-H volunteers.
Coordinate traditional 4-H club operations including volunteer communication, enrollment, leader support, compliance, fundraising guidance, and recognition activities.
Coordinate volunteer meetings, trainings, leadership development opportunities, and recognition events.
Maintain volunteer and youth enrollment records utilizing approved data management systems, including 4-H Online.
Coordinate scholarships, award programs, public presentations, and youth recognition activities.
Assist with planning and implementing fund development activities, including Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
Monitor assigned program budgets, club funds, and financial procedures in accordance with Association policies.
Assist with grant implementation, purchasing, invoicing, reporting, and required documentation.
Ensure compliance with Cornell Cooperative Extension policies, New York State 4-H policies, grant requirements, insurance requirements, safety procedures, and risk management practices.
Coordinate all aspects of Jefferson County 4-H participation in the Jefferson County Fair.
Coordinate Jefferson County 4-H participation in the New York State Fair.
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and operation of assigned 4-H Youth Development programs including traditional 4-H clubs and volunteer development, Horse Program, Shooting Sports, Fort Drum and military-connected youth programming, school-based and afterschool programming, and district, regional, and statewide 4-H opportunities.
Assist with and support Youth and Family Program initiatives and special events led by other program staff.
Coordinate educational exhibits, promotional efforts, public presentations, community outreach activities, and 4-H club demonstrations.
Maintain effective professional relationships with volunteers, schools, military partners, community organizations, businesses, county agencies, and other youth-serving organizations.
Collect and maintain accurate program participation records, inventories, financial documentation, evaluation data, and required reports.
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 when identified.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or equivalent education (Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience).
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
All applicants must apply by close of day on December 1, 2026.
All applicants must submit an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

Skills

Familiarity with 4-H Clubs, including science, technology, math, engineering, and wellness.
Familiarity with military and community organizations.
Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach youth, individuals and groups (ages 6-18).
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to plan for and lead large community events.

Location

Jefferson County

Work Type

Full-time
Non-exempt
40 hours per week

Experience Level

Four (4) years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience (if Bachelor's Degree)

Education Level

Master’s Degree or equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$24.00 per hour

Benefits

Health and dental insurance
Retirement
Vacation
Sick and personal leave

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.