CCE of Ontario County TEMPORARY 4H Summer Assistant – Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

On a temporary basis and as part of a team, assist 4-H staff with 4-H summer programming, Ontario County Fair and may assist with 4-H recruitment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months volunteer or work experience working with youth participants of all ages.
Must be dependable, flexible, and organized.
Must be a team player and work with a variety of CCE educators.
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 frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Ability to frequently carry supplies and equipment, including climbing stairs and/or in natural environment settings with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to working with diverse audiences and Ontario County community.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the 4-H Staff in carrying out daily program activities including educational programming (STEM/STEAM, Animal Science, Life Skills, etc.).
Immediately report emergency situations to 4-H Program Leader.
Assist 4-H Staff with delivering programs.
Assist with all activities related to the Ontario County Fair, including cleaning, and preparing the 4-H building for exhibits, recordkeeping at animal shows, interacting with the general public, supporting volunteers, fair data input, and helping with judging day.
Assist 4-H staff and/or Supervisor with various 4H program events.
Be a positive role model to youth participants.
Frequently travels, transporting self and materials and delivers programs utilizing established approved curriculum at locations based on program need.
May assist Supervisor with 4-H program participant and volunteer recruitment.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with 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.
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.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, and procedures.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.