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

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

2d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Association Subject Educator I serves on the 4-H Youth Development team to deliver, support, and evaluate educational programs. The position promotes 4-H objectives across program areas, with emphasis on Animal Science, Youth Community Outreach, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles. The educator works with youth, volunteers, colleagues, community members, advisory groups, and partner organizations to provide programs responsive to local, regional, and statewide priorities. Program delivery includes clubs, trainings, fairs, presentations, workshops, summer recreation programs, outdoor education, fundraising, enrollment campaigns, and other Association activities. The educator uses varied teaching and communication methods, supports volunteer leadership, maintains program materials and communications, and contributes to evaluation, planning, administration, coordination, and reporting. The position also includes professional development, health and safety responsibilities, policy compliance, and other assigned duties. This is a part-time, non-exempt position requiring 30 hours per week. Compensation is $20–$22 per hour. The position works in a typical office environment as well as outdoors at events and in settings such as farms, gardens, and natural environments. Regular lifting, moving, or transporting of program materials and equipment is required. Work may include flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends. No relocation or visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; an associate’s degree plus two years of transferable program or functional experience may substitute.
Experience relevant to the role.
Proficiency in spoken, written, and read 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 the position.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends as appropriate.
Ability to relate effectively to coworkers, advisors, community members, and professional leaders.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully through verbal, written, and electronic methods.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
Integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities and complete work on time.
Proficiency with Windows-based software, the internet, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
Ability to regularly lift, move, or transport program-related materials and equipment and work outdoors in varied weather, including extreme heat and cold and precipitation.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Education, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and/or Human or Youth Development.
Experience with Cooperative Extension or similar educational organizations.
Experience guiding and collaborating with volunteers.
Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards, committees, community members, and funding partners.
Experience and ability to relate to and work effectively with youth.
Ability to participate effectively in professional team efforts.
Ability to identify and use program resources from the organization and community.

Responsibilities

Deliver 4-H Youth Development educational programs and events addressing local, regional, and statewide priorities, especially Animal Science, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Assist with facilitation and support of short- and long-term 4-H clubs.
Deliver or participate in trainings, fairs, fundraising, public presentations, annual dinners, summer recreation programs, outdoor education, workshops, life skills programming, enrollment campaigns, and other Association activities.
Deliver 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Food Systems programming using varied educational methods, including direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning.
Use existing subject matter resources and materials and promote programs in ways that address community and individual needs and serve diverse audiences.
Communicate program information through newsletters, email, phone messages, social media, websites, and other mass-media channels.
Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension professionally to participants, the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, and other land-grant universities.
Implement program evaluation, obtain feedback, interpret and communicate results, and assist with analysis and recommendations for program improvement.
Provide input on program planning, delivery methods, marketing, public affairs, special events, community resources, fiscal resources, and budget development.
Assist with monitoring program finances and compliance with funding requirements, budgets, grants, Association strategies, and work plans; recommend budgetary needs and cost-saving measures.
Assist with problem-solving and conflict resolution and ensure volunteer management procedures are followed, including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management.
Prepare and maintain teaching materials, communications, website content, newsletters, files, and other administrative program materials.
Coordinate marketing and promotion and collaborate with government, economic, educational, and other organizations.
Serve as a contact for county volunteers and volunteer leaders and maintain professional relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses.
Collect evaluation data, prepare information for reports and impact statements, and submit accurate expense and mileage reports and supporting documentation on time.
Maintain confidentiality and transport oneself, participants, volunteers, or program materials as needed.
Develop and pursue a professional development plan, attend required orientation and training, and maintain relevant knowledge and skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality; support workplace safety, follow applicable policies and regulations, and perform assigned duties professionally and accurately.