CCE of Yates County 4H Youth Development Educator – Penn Yan, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to deliver and assist with implementation and evaluation of 4-H Youth Development programs. Educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in all areas of 4-H Youth Development programming with emphasis on Animal Science, Youth Community Outreach, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree. (Associate’s Degree and two years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.)
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
Ability to help ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which will 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 to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
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.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Education, Agriculture, Natural Resources 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.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards and committees, community, and funding partners.
Experience and ability to relate to and work effectively with youth.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.

Responsibilities

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 Animal Science, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives.
Assist with facilitation and support of 4-H short- and long-term clubs.
Deliver programs and participate in special projects including but not limited to 4-H Leader trainings, County Fair, State Fair, 4-H Fundraising, Public Presentations, Annual Dinner, Summer Rec Programs, Outdoor Education Field Day, Workshops, Life Skills Program, enrollment campaigns, 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 program.
Serve as subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials.
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, Facebook, and website postings.
Interact with program participants while always 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 as part of program delivery.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Based on established program parameters, interpret evaluation data to the constituencies.
Communicate evaluation results and findings.
Interact with various constituencies to obtain their evaluation of programs.
May assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data.
May assist in making recommendations for improvements.
May assist in multidisciplinary team efforts to design or analyze program evaluation.
May assist in multiassociation team efforts to design or analyze program evaluation.
May provide input to program leaders to assist in planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
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 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 a contact for Volunteers and Volunteer Leaders within the County.
Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs.
Provide 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.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and 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.
Transport self, program participants, volunteers, and/or program materials/resources as necessary as part of performing position responsibilities.
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.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
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 perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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.