4H Youth Development Educator - Lockport, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

3d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has an opening for a full-time 4-H Youth Development Educator working from the Lockport, NY office. The Educator will serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to assist with planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the 4-H Youth Development programs. Educator will be responsible for program objectives and plans in all areas of 4-H Youth Development programming with emphasis on Legislative Interns,, Coordinating Ag in the classroom and 4-H afterschool clubs, outreach with 4-H partners at community events, 4-H Newsletter, Workforce Preparation and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
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, as appropriate.
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 effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards and committees, community, and funding partners.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
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. 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 provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Education, Agriculture and/or Human/Youth Development.
Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
Experience in guiding and collaborating with volunteers.
Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.
Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish or other language used within local community
Knowledge of Agriculture, STEM curriculum/principles; leadership, career development, teen programs, healthy lifestyles, and citizenship.

Responsibilities

Assist Supervisor with development of 4-H Youth Development educational programs to meet identified needs and diverse interests of participants and volunteers.
Assist Supervisor with development of Agriculture in the Classroom, Public Speaking, Workforce Preparation and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives.
Assist Supervisor in research, identification and selection of existing resources.
Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
Assist Supervisor in creating program materials to address identified needs.
Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.
Assist Supervisor in structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants.
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, STEM, Public Speaking, Workforce Preparation and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives. Events and programs may require involvement of volunteers.
Deliver programs and participate in special projects including but not limited to the 4-H Leader trainings, County Fair, State Fair, 4-H Fundraising, Public Presentations, Fashion Revue, Annual Dinner, Day camp, Workshops, Legislative Intern Program, Teen Ambassadors, Teen Field Trips, enrollment campaign, and other extension Association activities, as assigned.
Deliver 4-H Youth Development programming and Ag and Food Systems programming.
Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver programs.
Serve as subject matter resource.
Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
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.
Assist in the creation of program evaluation framework.
Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs.
Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
Assist with recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.
Communicate evaluation results and findings.
Assist with establishing Association program goals and priorities to align with Association and statewide Plan of Work.
Assist with development of marketing strategies, public affairs, and special events to reach target audiences and meet program objectives.
Assist in identifying community and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement.
Provide supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process.
Assist in monitoring programs to ensure that educational content conforms to policies and objectives of the Association and is research based.
Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to Association strategies/Plan of work.
Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
Make recommendations to Supervisor regarding program budgetary needs.
Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise within the 4-H Youth Development program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
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.
Maintain and prepare teaching materials necessary for 4-H Youth Development programs applying existing subject matter knowledge.
Maintain communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, social media, website postings, and content.
Assist with coordination of marketing and promotion of 4-H Youth Development through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational, and other organizations.
Coordinate identified administrative aspects of the program including, but not limited to 4-H Youth Development website content upload and maintenance, design, and distribution of 4-H newsletter, maintaining files, etc.
Act as contact for Volunteers and Volunteer Leaders within the County.
Provide data and information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others, as necessary.
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.
Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
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.
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.
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.
Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Aware of, and adheres 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 at all times.
Perform all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.