Financial Readiness Program Educator

Location: Fort Drum

This position will serve as the Financial Readiness Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will implement Financial Readiness programming for a menu of existing Financial Readiness educational programs and activities with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division on Fort Drum. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established Financial Readiness programming in support of Soldier and Family Readiness Division programs, and will deliver other established Financial Readiness programming and activities, both on-site and off-site in accordance with the Fort Drum Program Area’s plan of work.

This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the Financial Readiness Program and will assist the Issue Leader with marketing efforts for Financial Readiness programming.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply by close of day on September 22, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an application online, 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). contact Erin Parnapy, Assistant Manager for HR & Operations at  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 $22.50. 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 two (2) years transferable 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 work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with personal financial management, basic investing, and retirement planning.

Familiarity with community, social and human service organizations, financial services and resources.

Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the Fort Drum community and general community.

Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and 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 ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Demonstrated ability to teach large groups.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, repetitive work environment with flexibility.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%
Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.

Implement existing Financial Readiness programming with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division, to include, but not limited to:
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