4-H Team Leader - Hamden, NY

This position is responsible for providing leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a broad educational program in the area of 4-H Youth Development and coordinating the 4-H Program. The major subject matter area for the Team Leader includes foundations of education, teaching and learning, and research in the three National and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates including STEM & Agriculture, Civic Engagement and Healthy Living. The Team Leader will have oversight of the entire 4-H Program including 4-H Camp Shankitunk.
The individual will participate as an active member of the Association program management team in developing a well-integrated overall Association educational effort. The Team Leader is responsible for management and supervision of staff and financial resources in the 4-H Program and for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program unit. The individual will assist in representing the Association before the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University in conjunction with program and leadership responsibilities.
This position is under the supervision of the Executive Director.

    

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).  

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor).  To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.  If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Lori North, Association Human Resources Manager, via e-mail [email protected]  .

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.  

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Application Deadline

All applications must be received on-line by June 10, 2022. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Minimum starting salary of $51,480 per year.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with appropriate subject-matter specialization in educational studies.

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Cooperative Extension or equivalent professional experience.

• Course work and experience in STEM, leadership, education, youth development, volunteers, 4-H mission program mandates and program management.

• Ability to move/transport up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to concentrate closely and have manual dexterity.

• Ability to work with potentially hazardous chemicals and paints.

• 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:

• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development principles and experience creating opportunities that promote positive youth development.

• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and guidance to youth, staff, and volunteers.

• Demonstrated ability to manage resources.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate effectively in professional team efforts.

• 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 and subject matter related to STEM, Agriculture and Healthy Living 4-H program areas.

• Ability to work as part of a team and relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders, and clientele groups.

• Ability to effectively involve appropriate consultants and committees in the development of program direction and for the resolution of problems.

• Ability to work effectively with people of varying ages and socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools as well as innovative applications of electronic technology (i.e., computers, video, etc.).

• Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Program Assessment - 10%

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.

• Lead the 4-H team in utilizing Cornell Qualtrics to assess short term and long-term goals, assess retention of content, and the achievement of program outcomes.

• Make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements, and improvements.

• Lead team in multidisciplinary team efforts to assess program.

• Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program assessment guidance.

• Ensure program assessment is aligned with the local and statewide Plan of Work.

• May be involved in multi-association team efforts to assess program.

Program Development - 10%

• Lead the development of innovative educational programs based upon National 4-H and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates and the statewide Plan of Work.

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies and innovative educational programs that are evidenced based.

• Research, identify, and structure programs that address community and individual needs and that consider the diversity of the community.

• Make programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.

• Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program development guidance.

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to create educational programming to targeted audiences utilizing the National and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates.

• May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts to develop program to address priority issues.

• May be involved in multi-association team efforts to develop program to meet changing regional or priority issues.

• Utilize program committees to involve our clientele in the program development process with respect to the demographics of the community. 

Program Delivery - 10%

• Teach existing educational programs to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methodologies.

• Provide educational program efforts via mass media and effective methodologies.

• Serve as subject matter expert in discipline; provide highly complex non-standard responses to schools, agencies, and other groups or community members.

• Interact with program participants.

• Represent CCE 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 programs. 

Program Evaluation - 10%

• Collect evaluation data from program participants and volunteers. Monitor program to ensure that educational content and program evaluation conforms to research base, policies and objectives of the association and is research knowledge based.

• Collect and summarize evaluation data for 4-H and Association programs to show impact of 4-H programming through success stories, annual report, videos, newsletters, newspaper articles and social media.

• May submit program data and reports to meet funding agency requirement (i.e., grants etc.).

• May complete required financial documentation to meet the grant or budget requirement.

• Assist in multi-disciplinary association team efforts to market program impacts and share program evaluation data. 

Applied Research 5%

• May participate in faculty research projects or projects being conducted by the State 4-H Office staff.

• May participate in association multi program or regional research projects.

Administrative Direction - 20%

Program

• Provide leadership to the interpretation of Association program direction to plan educational programs (based upon yearly Association goals and Association Plan of Work).

• Provide leadership to interpret University program direction to plan educational programs based upon 4-H Mission Mandates.

• Provide leadership to plan the delivery of established educational program goals.

• Provide the leadership to plan the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.

• May assist in developing shared Association vision, building understanding around the mission and developing appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission.

Financial

• Anticipate or project expenses to develop a unit budget.

• Project unit budget based on established financial guidance or procedures.

• Plan effective strategic funding efforts.

Communication/Marketing

• Plan effective strategic external and internal program communication and marketing.

• Assist in developing and/or enhancing/expanding relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, industries, and community leaders for program/function.

• Assist in utilizing good marketing strategies in the generation of an appropriate public image.

• Assist in creation of a variety of fundraising plans and programs designed to meet overall public affairs goals and objectives.

Management - 20%

General management

• Oversight of the 4-H Camp Shankitunk facilities including the Lennox Memorial Forest, buildings, and surrounding grounds.

• Supervise new construction, remodeling, and continuing maintenance projects.

• Provide moderately complex administrative management support to the overall organization.

• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the program/function, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

           

Program management

• Oversight of Subject Educator I, Resource Educator’s supervision of full time, part time and seasonal staff of 4-H Camp Shankitunk.

• Oversight of the hiring of all seasonal camp and fair staff.

• Supervise annual staff and safety training.

• Oversight of camp program offerings to ensure camper safety and effective delivery of evidence- based programs.

• Provide complex administrative management of established educational program goals.

• Monitor and manage 4-H program budget expenditures to ensure spending is within budget.

• Approve of all 4-H purchases of supplies and equipment.

• Provide complex administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of 4-H program budget.

• Assist in finding, writing, reviewing, implementing, and managing funding opportunities and grant proposals. May submit grant or funding proposal.

• Effectively allocate financial resources to accomplish program objectives.

• May provide a limited amount of complex administrative support to accomplish financial goals within assigned program/function.

Coordination/Operation - 10%

• Manage program activities and assist in developing the Association Plan of Work.

• Lead volunteer oversight and recruitment.

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 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 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.

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

Please contact Jeanne Darling, Association Executive Director, email [email protected]  with any questions.

https://ccedelaware.org  

  

Job Title:

Association Team Leader

Level:

002

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Lori North

Number of Openings:

1

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.

This position is responsible for providing leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a broad educational program in the area of 4-H Youth Development and coordinating the 4-H Program. The major subject matter area for the Team Leader includes foundations of education, teaching and learning, and research in the three National and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates including STEM & Agriculture, Civic Engagement and Healthy Living. The Team Leader will have oversight of the entire 4-H Program including 4-H Camp Shankitunk.
The individual will participate as an active member of the Association program management team in developing a well-integrated overall Association educational effort. The Team Leader is responsible for management and supervision of staff and financial resources in the 4-H Program and for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program unit. The individual will assist in representing the Association before the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University in conjunction with program and leadership responsibilities.
This position is under the supervision of the Executive Director.

    

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).  

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor).  To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.  If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Lori North, Association Human Resources Manager, via e-mail [email protected]  .

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.  

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Application Deadline

All applications must be received on-line by June 10, 2022. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Minimum starting salary of $51,480 per year.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with appropriate subject-matter specialization in educational studies.

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Cooperative Extension or equivalent professional experience.

• Course work and experience in STEM, leadership, education, youth development, volunteers, 4-H mission program mandates and program management.

• Ability to move/transport up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to concentrate closely and have manual dexterity.

• Ability to work with potentially hazardous chemicals and paints.

• 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:

• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development principles and experience creating opportunities that promote positive youth development.

• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and guidance to youth, staff, and volunteers.

• Demonstrated ability to manage resources.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate effectively in professional team efforts.

• 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 and subject matter related to STEM, Agriculture and Healthy Living 4-H program areas.

• Ability to work as part of a team and relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders, and clientele groups.

• Ability to effectively involve appropriate consultants and committees in the development of program direction and for the resolution of problems.

• Ability to work effectively with people of varying ages and socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools as well as innovative applications of electronic technology (i.e., computers, video, etc.).

• Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Program Assessment - 10%

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.

• Lead the 4-H team in utilizing Cornell Qualtrics to assess short term and long-term goals, assess retention of content, and the achievement of program outcomes.

• Make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements, and improvements.

• Lead team in multidisciplinary team efforts to assess program.

• Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program assessment guidance.

• Ensure program assessment is aligned with the local and statewide Plan of Work.

• May be involved in multi-association team efforts to assess program.

Program Development - 10%

• Lead the development of innovative educational programs based upon National 4-H and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates and the statewide Plan of Work.

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies and innovative educational programs that are evidenced based.

• Research, identify, and structure programs that address community and individual needs and that consider the diversity of the community.

• Make programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.

• Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program development guidance.

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to create educational programming to targeted audiences utilizing the National and NYS 4-H Mission Mandates.

• May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts to develop program to address priority issues.

• May be involved in multi-association team efforts to develop program to meet changing regional or priority issues.

• Utilize program committees to involve our clientele in the program development process with respect to the demographics of the community. 

Program Delivery - 10%

• Teach existing educational programs to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methodologies.

• Provide educational program efforts via mass media and effective methodologies.

• Serve as subject matter expert in discipline; provide highly complex non-standard responses to schools, agencies, and other groups or community members.

• Interact with program participants.

• Represent CCE 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 programs. 

Program Evaluation - 10%

• Collect evaluation data from program participants and volunteers. Monitor program to ensure that educational content and program evaluation conforms to research base, policies and objectives of the association and is research knowledge based.

• Collect and summarize evaluation data for 4-H and Association programs to show impact of 4-H programming through success stories, annual report, videos, newsletters, newspaper articles and social media.

• May submit program data and reports to meet funding agency requirement (i.e., grants etc.).

• May complete required financial documentation to meet the grant or budget requirement.

• Assist in multi-disciplinary association team efforts to market program impacts and share program evaluation data. 

Applied Research 5%

• May participate in faculty research projects or projects being conducted by the State 4-H Office staff.

• May participate in association multi program or regional research projects.

Administrative Direction - 20%

Program

• Provide leadership to the interpretation of Association program direction to plan educational programs (based upon yearly Association goals and Association Plan of Work).

• Provide leadership to interpret University program direction to plan educational programs based upon 4-H Mission Mandates.

• Provide leadership to plan the delivery of established educational program goals.

• Provide the leadership to plan the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.

• May assist in developing shared Association vision, building understanding around the mission and developing appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission.

Financial

• Anticipate or project expenses to develop a unit budget.

• Project unit budget based on established financial guidance or procedures.

• Plan effective strategic funding efforts.

Communication/Marketing

• Plan effective strategic external and internal program communication and marketing.

• Assist in developing and/or enhancing/expanding relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, industries, and community leaders for program/function.

• Assist in utilizing good marketing strategies in the generation of an appropriate public image.

• Assist in creation of a variety of fundraising plans and programs designed to meet overall public affairs goals and objectives.

Management - 20%

General management

• Oversight of the 4-H Camp Shankitunk facilities including the Lennox Memorial Forest, buildings, and surrounding grounds.

• Supervise new construction, remodeling, and continuing maintenance projects.

• Provide moderately complex administrative management support to the overall organization.

• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the program/function, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

           

Program management

• Oversight of Subject Educator I, Resource Educator’s supervision of full time, part time and seasonal staff of 4-H Camp Shankitunk.

• Oversight of the hiring of all seasonal camp and fair staff.

• Supervise annual staff and safety training.

• Oversight of camp program offerings to ensure camper safety and effective delivery of evidence- based programs.

• Provide complex administrative management of established educational program goals.

• Monitor and manage 4-H program budget expenditures to ensure spending is within budget.

• Approve of all 4-H purchases of supplies and equipment.

• Provide complex administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of 4-H program budget.

• Assist in finding, writing, reviewing, implementing, and managing funding opportunities and grant proposals. May submit grant or funding proposal.

• Effectively allocate financial resources to accomplish program objectives.

• May provide a limited amount of complex administrative support to accomplish financial goals within assigned program/function.

Coordination/Operation - 10%

• Manage program activities and assist in developing the Association Plan of Work.

• Lead volunteer oversight and recruitment.

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 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 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.

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

Please contact Jeanne Darling, Association Executive Director, email [email protected]  with any questions.

https://ccedelaware.org  

  

Job Title:

Association Team Leader

Level:

002

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Lori North

Number of Openings:

1

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.