4-H Afterschool Program Coordinator - Belleville-Henderson Central School - Watertown, NY

This position will serve as the Belleville Henderson Afterschool Program Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Afterschool Program. The Afterschool Program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12 from the Belleville-Henderson Central School District. The Program Coordinator will provide program coordination and supervision to assist the Afterschool Director in ensuring the program meets health, safety and licensing standards and offers a quality youth development educational experience. This position will assist with Afterschool Program academic improvement initiatives, meeting the program objectives/goals and working with the Outside Evaluators on evaluation protocols. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined. The Program Coordinator will provide supervision to Association Temporary Program positions assigned to the Belleville-Henderson Afterschool Program.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
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All applicants must apply by close of day on May 27, 2024 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an application packet, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ . 

Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter appropriate to area of programming.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, interns, teacher tutors and student tutors and provide oversight to volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with afterschool program staff and Belleville Henderson School District staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Delivery - 5%

• Teach the existing educational program as defined.
• Implement existing educational afterschool programs and activities as needed in the afterschool programs to include, but not limited to: STEAM; SEL; community service; life skills development; cultural activities (i.e. art, music and theatre).
• Implement already-established 4-H Youth Development educational programing and activities in support of other 4-H programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
• Work to foster acceptance of the Afterschool program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to program participants in established 4-H programming. 
• Provide 4-H educational programs via mass media.
• Assist the Afterschool Director and/or Youth and Family Development Issue Leader in ensuring that program delivery is within scope of the statewide and Association Plan of Work.
• Utilizing established materials, serve as subject matter resource in the area of 4-H Youth Development and provide standard responses.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction - 5%

• Assist Afterschool Director and other program staff with administrative tasks in the planning of educational programs in 4-H Youth Development.
• Provide input to the Afterschool Director in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
• Provide input to the Afterschool Director in planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
• Assist Afterschool Director in proposing program budget based on established financial guidelines and/or procedures and assist in the allocation of program budget amounts.
• Provide administrative assistance in planning for mass media efforts in the Afterschool Program.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for Afterschool Program fund development activities.

Management - 10%

• Provide low-complex administrative management of established educational program goals.
• Provide moderately-complex administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of the program area budgets.
• Provide low-complexity administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of communication strategies.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise is the Afterschool Program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Give guidance to volunteers and staff, including those performing similar work utilizing established practices and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the Afterschool Director.
• Assist the Afterschool Director in ensuring the program meets health, safety and other licensing standards. 
• Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to designated staff in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the Afterschool Director, Youth and Family Development Issue Leader and/or Executive Director as required.

Coordination/Operation - 75%

• Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
• Implement established program schedule.
• Assist with program evaluation to include: collecting evaluation and needs assessment data from program participants.
• Coordinate program implementation efforts, planning and activities.
• Organize and coordinate activities related to Afterschool Programming.
• Assist in the allocation of program budget amounts.
• Prepare and submit expense reports.
• Draft standard and non-standard communications requiring only occasional guidance from Afterschool Director.
• Provide administrative support for an Advisory Committee of parents, educators, community members and students to assist with program implementation and planning.
• Coordinate identified administrative aspects of the Afterschool Program to include, but not limited to: ordering and inventory of supplies (including end of year inventory), assist with marketing of Afterschool Program, conduct staff interviews as needed, assist with brochure development and distribution.
• Provide administrative support for fund development activities as identified.
• Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
• Contribute and communicate 4-H news to include, but not limited to: articles of interest to program participants, parents and volunteers, recognition and program information.
• Provide basic information to community media representatives regarding individual programs and refer other questions to other staff members as appropriate.
• Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• Participate in required training to meet SACC (School Age Child Care) licensing regulations.
• 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 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.

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 Jefferson County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

  

Job Title:

Association Program Coordinator II

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

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.

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