4H Educator - Hamden, NY

Cornell University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago

Location: New York City, NEW YORK

Job Type: FullTime

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The 4-H Resource Educator develops, plans, implements, and evaluates 4-H programs included within the National and New York State 4-H Mission Mandates. The National and New York State 4-H Mission Mandates include STEM & Agriculture, Civic Engagement and Healthy Lifestyles. Additional programming may be assigned, including outdoor education. The educator works to promote program objectives and plans within 4-H Youth Development for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County through personal contact, newsletters, social media, press releases, county and state fairs, displays, radio, and email. The 4-H Resource Educator assists the 4-H Program Supervisor in developing activities with 4-H volunteer leaders to discover best practices and integration of new tools and materials into the 4-H program. The educator works with and coordinates programming with other local and regional Extension staff and maintains direct linkages with Cornell University faculty and program units for program delivery guidance and research projects.
The Resource Educator performs administrative direction, management and coordination of 4-H Camp Shankitunk including (but not limited to): serving as point of contact for campers, parents and staff; budget preparation and monitoring; managing the human resource and personnel functions of the camp; guiding marketing and mass media efforts; fund development and grant writing, preparing camp safety plan and other licensure documents; developing and supporting educational program efforts. The position is responsible for providing administrative supervision of the camp director; camp office staff and camp program delivery staff including recruitment and oversight of the 4-H camp staff. This position will help develop camp policies and procedures, marketing and camp enrollment in overnight camp and day camp programs.
This position is supervised by the 4-H Program Supervisor with administrative supervision from the Executive Director. This position will also receive program consultation for camp management and program development from the State 4-H Camp Specialist.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Youth Development or field appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.
Two years of volunteer or work related experience.
Experience in leadership, education, youth development, volunteer and camp program management.
Ability to work long hours, in an outdoor setting, requiring regular physical activity as well as standing and sitting for long periods.
Ability to plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management with ability to supervise, train and motivate staff of all ages and levels of experience, including camp staff and volunteers.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
Ability to manage resources with high level of organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Ability to be a team worker and relate effectively to faculty and co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders, and clientele groups.
Ability to effectively involve appropriate committees in the development of program direction and for the resolution of problems.
Ability to work effectively with youth and people of varying ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to effectively use a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools as well as innovative applications of electronic technology (i.e., computers, video, etc.). Be responsive to all requests.
Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of youth development principles and experience creating opportunities that promote positive youth development.
Knowledge of the American Camp Association guidelines and standards.
Knowledge of NYS Health Department regulations.
Excellent understanding of Environmental/Conservation/Outdoor Recreation Education.
Strong teaching skills and group facilitation skills.
Knowledge of local county needs and the services provided by other agencies that relate to the program area.
Knowledge of statewide and/or national initiatives related to 4-H program.
Experience with web site support/maintenance.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Assessment - 5%

Develop needs assessment for the 4-H Program, including 4-H Camp Shankitunk.
Apply subject matter knowledge to identify program gaps and emerging needs in the community and make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements or improvements.
Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program assessment guidance.
May have direct linkage with other Land Grant University faculty and program units for program assessment guidance.
Ensure program assessment is aligned with the local and statewide Plan of Work.
Assist in multi-association team efforts to assess program.

Program Development - 20%

Create innovative educational program to train 4-H leaders.
Research, identify, and select appropriate existing resources for the 4-H program.
Interpret Association and University program direction to create educational programs.
Develop educational programs to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
Maintain direct linkages with Cornell University faculty and program units for program development guidance.
May have direct linkage to other Land Grant University faculty and program units for program development guidance.
May be involved in multi-association team efforts to develop program to address priority issues.
Make programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.
Develop program to meet changing local issues.
Utilize program committees to involve volunteer 4-H leaders, youth advocates and youth in the program development process.
Develop educational programs using mass media and effective educational methodologies.

Program Delivery - 20%

Apply subject matter expertise to create and deliver lesson plans to targeted audiences utilizing the National and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates.
Occasionally teach the existing educational program as defined.
Deliver educational programs to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methodologies.
Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
Provide educational program efforts via mass media.
Interact with program participants to include them in program delivery strategies.
Represent CCE as a subject matter expert before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.
May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts to deliver program.
Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program delivery guidance.
May have direct linkage to other Land Grant University faculty and program units for program delivery guidance and delivery of research projects.
Ensure program delivery is within the scope of the local and statewide Plan of Work.
Research, identify and select program resources with the 4-H Program Supervisor, regional and local Extension staff to deliver and fund local youth development programs.
Ensure 4-H program activities follow the Association Plan of Work.

Program Evaluation - 5%

Apply subject matter knowledge to create appropriate survey questions in order to evaluate programs.
Design and create program evaluation framework utilizing the most up-to-date online programming provided by Cornell University. (i.e. Cornell Qualtrics).
Interact with various constituencies to obtain their evaluation of programs (i.e. program issue committees and board of directors).
Implement 4-H program evaluation to show impact of funded 4-H projects.
Analyze and interpret collected program data and make recommendations for improvement.
May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts to design or analyze program evaluation.
Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program evaluation guidance.
May have direct linkage with other Land Grant University faculty and program units for program evaluation guidance.
Ensure program evaluation is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.
Develop program evaluation framework and tools to measure program impacts and gain input/insight for continuous improvement.
Interact with youth/campers, parents, camp staff, volunteers, community members and funders to obtain evaluation data for improving programs as directed by Supervisor.
Interpret evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure and methods.
Make recommendations to the relevant constituencies including Executive Director, Board of Directors, Cornell faculty, county, and community leaders.

Applied Research - 5%

Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for guidance in applied research.
May have direct linkage with other Land Grant University faculty and program units for guidance in applied research.
Communicate social and economic changes to Cornell University Specialists that may be studied and/or acted upon.
Assist in the collaboration with Cornell faculty to design or create applied research collection framework.
Ensure applied research is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.
Participate in and assist with applied research projects as part of grant funded 4-H projects.

Administrative Direction - 10%

Assist in identifying community and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement.
Provide moderately complex administrative tasks in anticipating or planning for program expenses (i.e. 4-H Camp Shankitunk, NYS 4-H STEM Camp, STEM Mini Courses).
Provide leadership for planning camp budget including forecasting revenues, prioritizing potential expenditures, and investigating potential cost savings measures.
Assist with development of camper recruitment and enrollment processes including online registration, online health documents, required forms and permissions, and parent information.
Interpret Association program direction to plan educational programs (based upon yearly Association goals and Association Plan of Work).
Interpret University program direction to plan educational programs based upon 4-H Mission Mandates.
Plan the delivery of established educational program goals. Plan the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
Provide input to the planning of a unit budget based on program feasibility needs.
Plan effective strategic external and internal 4-H program communication/marketing efforts.
Assist in developing shared Association vision, building understanding around the mission and developing appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission.
Assist in creation of a variety of fundraising plans and programs designed to meet overall public affairs goals and objectives.
Assist in planning major public affairs events and functions.
Assist in planning for mass media efforts related to program/function.
May perform or assist in performing complex tasks related to supervisory responsibility as applicable.
Assist supervisor in developing relationships with committees, partner agencies, organizations, industries, community leaders and other stakeholders to obtain their assistance in program development and ensure that stakeholders are engaged in the program development process.
Make recommendations for staffing plan development process.

Administrative Management - 10%

Manage the 4-H Camp Shankitunk facilities including the Lennox Memorial Forest, buildings, and surrounding grounds.
Manage new construction, remodeling, and continuing maintenance projects.
Prioritize work assignments for camp maintenance personnel.
Support staff in maintaining inclusivity in all 4-H and Camp activities and functions.
Effectively allocate human resources to accomplish program objective and align appropriate staff skill sets and performance level based on established staffing plan.
Assist in ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures (VIP) by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management.
Assist in providing moderately complex management support to the overall organization.
Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise within the 4-H program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to seasonal camp staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocol.
Manage camp operations, delegate responsibilities and establish staff work schedules. Serves as primary point of contact for questions from staff.
Supervise annual camp staff safety trainings.
Serve as a primary information source to camp staff in regards to best practices, plans of work, and CCE guiding principles.
Monitor camp program offerings to ensure camper safety and suitability.
Monitor program to ensure that educational content conforms to research base, policies and objectives of the Association and is research knowledge based.
Assist 4-H Program Supervisor in supporting 4-H volunteers.
Provide moderately complex tasks in guiding the implementation of the 4-H program budget.
Monitor program operating income and expenses to ensure spending is within 4-H program and camp budget.
Effectively allocate financial resources to accomplish program objectives.
Guide the communication and implementation of 4-H program (i.e. 4-H Camp Shankitunk, NYS 4-H STEM Camp, STEM Mini Courses, etc.).
May perform moderately complex tasks related to volunteer oversight responsibility as applicable.
Make program related recommendations to the budget development process.

Administrative Coordination/Operation - 20%

Coordinate completion of administrative reports as assigned by 4-H Program Supervisor.
Generate position announcements and offer letters with support from HR Lead and Executive Director.
Train support staff in use of registration software, customer service, and other internal policies and procedures as established and provided by the Association.
Prepare annual Department of Health application, including gathering of all supporting documents and signatures needed for submission.
Coordinate the awarding of deserving children for camperships and invoicing payment from various organizations.
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate seasonal camp staff trainings/certifications.
Coordinate and facilitate the work of volunteers in implementing camp work days or events related to established program priorities.
Maintain accurate files and records for camp and rentals to include the NYS Health Department, camper and staff files, insurance and accident records, Milk Reimbursement Program, and other related programs files.
Assist with purchasing of supplies, as necessary.
Assist facilities staff with coordination and preparation for annual inspections and open house.
Assist with coordinating and facilitating affirmative action/EEO compliant hiring procedures to include position advertisements, position announcements, review of applications, conducting interviews, assist with conducting background/DMV screenings, and maintenance of search files, etc. in order to meet the Association and system requirements.
Maintain seasonal camp staff personnel files per established procedures and protocol for records management and grant documentation, including records retention, to be in compliance with all state and federal laws, and Cornell Cooperative Extension and University policies and procedures.
Prepare and submit expense reports and/or vouchers in a timely manner per policy and procedures.
Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board and others as requested.
Provide moderately complex program support to the implementation of the assessment, development, delivery, research, and evaluation of established educational program goals and funded 4-H projects.
Compile existing resources into educational program materials.
Implement established program schedule.
Assist in coordinating program implementation activities and planning efforts.
Submit program report to meet funding agency requirement (i.e. grants etc.).
Prepare and submit grant or funding proposals.
Complete required financial documentation to meet grant or budget requirements.
Provide moderately complex support to conducting mass media efforts related to the 4-H and association programs.
Collect program needs assessment data based on existing framework.
Collect evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework.
Collect applied research data based on existing framework.

Professional Improvement - 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 and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health & 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.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries, maintain a safe environment, and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Assist with development of camp crisis management plan and emergency management procedures.
Manage effective emergency/crisis response to issues and communicate to applicable staff as needed.
Meet quality standards of and maintain accreditation from the American Camp Association.
Assist Executive Director with maintaining external relationships with insurer; local police, fire and emergency medical units; inspectors and compliance officers on issues of health and safety.

EEO/EPO & 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 Delaware 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.

Position Details

Position is located in Hamden, NY. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits eligible position.

Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

Paid Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
Paid Holidays
NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
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 Homeowner’s Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by November 22, 2021. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, all applicants must :

(1) Complete *ALL* sections of the online application

(2) Upload/attach a cover letter (Word or PDF format)

(3) Upload/attach a Resume (Word or PDF format)

(4) Upload/attach names and contact info for at least 3 professional references (Word or PDF format)

Please note that you should upload documents at the beginning of the application process. READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BE SURE YOU ARE UPLOADING DOCUMENTS AS REQUESTED.

External Applicants: (Including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate) for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants: Apply via  Workday under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.

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 at 607-255-6120 or via email at: [email protected].

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

For additional questions please contact Emily Roach, 4-H Program Supervisor, email [email protected] .

Job Title:

Association Resource Educator

Level:

002

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

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