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This person receives ongoing support and supervision from and is accountable to the Sr. Administrator for Rural Youth Services the 4H Issue Leader and CCETC Board as the employer. CCETC committees may also provide program guidance and policy decisions. This person receives guidance from the local Youth Commission to implement and evaluate the program. This position will require supervision of program assistants and direction of volunteers and interns to meet program needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent education (Associates degree with 2 years transferrable program/functional experience)
- Experience relevant to the role of this position.
- Demonstrated experience in organizing and implementing programs to meet the identified needs of youth.
- Ability to motivate develop and relate to middle and secondary schoolage youth grades five through twelve.
- Ability to actively recruit participants for programs.
- Ability to work as a team member with local planning groups schools professionals and support staff youth parents volunteers and representatives of other community agencies and organizations.
- Ability to work independently and in an organized fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with adults and youth as people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally in writing and with electronic technology.
- Ability to evaluate and document program participation and effectiveness.
- Computer literacy; ability to generate resource materials reports fliers etc.
- Demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role with others.
- Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to accommodate meetings and delivery of educational programs.
- Ability to carry supplies and equipment.
- Ability to meet background check requirements and DMV check requirements including possession of a valid drivers license.
- Ability to meet travel demands of the position including access to reliable personal transportation
- Ability and willingness to drive CCETCs 12passenger vans after training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework in human services education recreation or other related field
- Progressive experience in managing youth programs.
- Ability to participate in outdoor physical education activities including occasional camping trips.
- A resident of or familiarity with the community in which the Youth Development Program functions.
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery 75
- As part of the delivery of the program provide information about and access and linkages to local community resources for youth and their families which may include youth development programs educational programs youth summer programs juvenile justice system and coordination with local recreation and youth programs.
- Deliver high quality 4H Youth Development educational programs and events that address local regional and statewide 4H Youth Development programming priorities with emphasis on Animal Science Teen Leaders Conservation Shooting Sports Plant Science STEM (Electricity Woodworking) and School Programming. Events and programs may require involvement of volunteers.
- Once program priorities have been determined assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
- Develop youth leadership skills by encouraging and instructing youth in participation and decisionmaking within programs.
- Assist other Youth Development Educators in delivering rurallybased programs in other towns as needed.
- 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.
- Implement a varied local youth development program including life skill development community service and academic motivation to address social / emotional needs of community youth as identified by the local Youth Commission.
- Foster acceptance of the program by gaining community and school support in conjunction with the municipal youth commission / committee and CCETC staff.
Program Evaluation 5
- Implement predesigned evaluation tools to review the effectiveness of the Youth Development Program and recommend improvements and new directions through involvement of the participants and key partners (e.g. youth commissions young people parents and volunteers).
- Provide evaluation input to the Rural Youth Services Coordinator for reporting to CCETC Committees/Board funders and other stakeholders.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction 5
- Provide input toward the planning for delivery of the program in conjunction with supervisor and 4H Issue Leader.
Management 5
- Assist with training and direction of paid and volunteer staff including high school and college students.
- Recruit participants using varied methods of communication.
- Provide supervision for Program Assistant I including participating in search committee providing training conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback.
Coordination/Operation 5
- Assist the Youth Commission as needed with activities to promote and support the youth development program by coordinating communication of program goals and activities to parents and schools and acting as a liaison between the groups.
- Maintain records to document the program participation and impacts including data base input and attendance as requested by the Rural Youth Services Senior Administrator
- Submit and track monthly expenses and work within targeted budget with guidance from Supervisor.
- Transport program participants on special outings and to and from programs as needed.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned 5
- 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 in programming and association priorities.
- 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 Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety Applied 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 Applied to all duties and functions
- Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele staff volunteers and the public.
- Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
- Aware of and adheres to established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional timely and accurate manner.
This is a full time 40 hours per week nonexempt benefits eligibleposition. Compensation paid at the rate of $20.16 per hour. Excellent benefits based on eligibility including:
- Vacation Sick and Personal time
- Paid Holidays
- NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
- NYS Retirement
- Longterm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
- Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
- Voluntary Auto and Homeowners Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Voluntary New Yorks College Savings Program
Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:
To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: For details on how to apply visit: applicants are requested to submit a cover letter resume and indicate three individuals who may be contacted as a reference. Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.
Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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 Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems ator via email at:
Job Title:
Association Subject Educator I
Level:
009
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Sherrhonda Ebony
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.
Job Title:
Association Subject Educator ILevel:
004Pay Rate Type:
HourlyCompany:
Contract CollegeContact Name:
Sherrhonda DanielsCornell 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
