Youth Development Educator - Watertown, NY

This position will serve as a Youth Development Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and, under the leadership and oversight of the Youth and Family Program Manager, will implement youth development programming at schools, community organizations, camps, and other community-based settings. This position will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of assigned educational programs including 4-H after school programming at specified locations, financial education through Mad City Money, Student Government, 4-H Camp Wabasso educational programming including support of school field trips to camp, family engagement activities, community outreach, and other grant-funded and Association youth development initiatives.

This position will also provide program support to Community Schools through assistance with educational programming, coordination of materials and supplies, and reporting. This position will work closely with schools, community organizations, families, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, and other partners to provide educational opportunities that promote positive youth development, leadership, workforce readiness, financial literacy, STEM, healthy living, and life skills. This position will also provide support to other Youth and Family Program initiatives and 4-H Youth Development programs as assigned.

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 40 hours per week.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.

This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include:

• health and dental insurance
• retirement
• vacation
• sick and personal leave

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent Education (Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years transferrable relevant evidence-based research 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 work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.

• Familiarity with 4-H and other youth development programs.
• Familiarity with schools, community organizations and youth-serving agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, plan, and evaluate informal educational programs for youth.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple programs and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff and community partners.

Assist the Youth and Family Program Manager in the development of youth development educational programming and strategies that meet identified program and community needs. Assist in researching, identifying, and selecting existing educational resources and curricula for program use. Assist in structuring assigned educational programs to meet the needs of participating youth, families, schools, and community partners. Maintain effective working relationships with schools, community organizations, program partners, and other youth-serving agencies to strengthen educational programming.

Assist in evaluating educational programming and recommending improvements based on evaluation outcomes. Work cooperatively with Youth and Family Program staff to expand educational opportunities and strengthen existing programming.

Teach and facilitate established youth development educational programming utilizing a variety of delivery methods. Coordinate and implement assigned educational programming within schools, community organizations, Camp Wabasso, and other community-based settings. Deliver educational programming focused on leadership, workforce readiness, workforce development, financial literacy, STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and life skills using established and approved curricula. Coordinate and deliver assigned programming including 4-H After school programming (Lyme DODEA), financial literacy education (Mad City Money), civics education (Student Government), workforce development programming, family engagement programming,…