4H Youth Development / Ag In the Classroom Educator - Warsaw, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has an opening for a full-time 4-H Youth Development / Ag In the Classroom Educator working from the Warsaw, NY office.

Serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to assist with implementation and evaluation of the 4-H Youth Development educational programs and activities. Educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in 4-H Youth Development programming area with emphasis on Agriculture in the Classroom and expertise in STEM and/or food systems topics.

    

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Education (Associate Degree plus 2 yrs transferrable program/functional experience).
•    Experience relevant to the role of the position.
•    Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. 
•    Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
•    Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
•    Experience with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
•    Experience, ability, and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
•    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 to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
•    Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings.
•    Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
•    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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish.
•    Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
•    Experience guiding and collaborating with volunteers.
•    Experience teaching children in a K-12 setting. 
•    Experience working for or participating in 4-H programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Delivery - 70%
•    Deliver high quality 4-H Youth Development educational programs and events that address local, regional, and statewide 4-H Youth Development programming priorities with emphasis on Agriculture in the Classroom.
•    Provide educational programs to students in traditional classroom settings at local public and private schools as well as in non-traditional settings, such as home-school groups and summer recreation programs.
•    Assist in delivering innovative/creative educational programs to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methods, with support from supervisor.
•    Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver programs.
•    Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge and utilize existing research-based curriculum to create lessons plans to deliver educational programs. 
•    Serve as subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials.
•    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 at all times.
•    Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant Universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery. 

Program Evaluation - 10%
•    Assist with the design and implementation of program evaluation.
•    Interact with program participants, schools, association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders as identified to collect evaluation data. 
•    Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
•    Communicate evaluation results and findings.
•    Assist in recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.

Administrative Direction - 5%
•    Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
•    Assist with identifying key relationships to build/sustain with community leaders and stakeholders.
•    Assist with identifying program, activity, and resource needs necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
•    May provide input to planning budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for 4-H fund development activities.

Administrative Management - 5%
•    Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. 
•    Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the operation of programming, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with guidance of supervisor as needed. 
•    Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials).
•    Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.

Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%
•    Coordinate identified administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals, i.e., confirming events; gathering materials and resources for program delivery; and ensuring delivery to offsite program locations. 
•    Maintain records of class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required.
•    Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
•    Assist with maintaining communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as contributing educational articles to program newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, social media, and website postings.
•    Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations, and businesses to facilitate continued programming efforts. 
•    Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures. 
•    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 for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.
•    Ensure complete confidentiality of all sensitive information regarding all staff, volunteers, participants, etc. at all times. 
•    Transport self, program participants, volunteers, and/or program materials/resources as necessary as part of performing position responsibilities. 

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

•    In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
•    Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and events as scheduled/required. 
•    Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. 
•    Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
 

Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions
•    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.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applies to all duties and functions
•    Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and federal, state and local laws and regulations. 
•    Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, 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.

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POSITION DETAILS
Expected Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Hourly Wage: $22.50 per hour
Location: Based from the Warsaw, NY office 
Remote Status: Remote work is not available.
Benefits: Full benefits, based on eligibility, including:
•    Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
•    Paid Holidays
•    NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
•    NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
•    Long-Term Disability Insurance
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Group Universal Life Insurance
•    Personal Accidental Insurance
•    Legal Plan Insurance
•    Long Term Care Insurance
•    Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
•    Pet Insurance
•    New York’s College Savings Program
•    Credit Counseling 
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply online by 11:59pm EST on May 5, 2025 

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified. Contact Kimberly at wsbn-recruiter@cornell.edu with questions. 

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page.
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HOW TO APPLY
To be considered all applicants are requested to:
(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application
(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter and Resume
(3) Upload/attach contact information for 3 Professional References

(4) Upload/attach plan for a STEM AITC Lesson

 
Upload *ALL* documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows our system to pre-fill parts of the application and saves you time.

• External Applicants (including current employees of other CCE offices): Submit application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.  Please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate) for additional guidance. 

• Internal Applicants (current employees working at this CCE office): Apply via  Workday under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.

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.
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No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Kimberly Amey

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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