CCE of Ontario County TEMPORARY Summer Assistant – Canandaigua, NY

Job Title

Association Temporary Program – No Grade, Hourly Pay

Temporary, part‑time (15 hours/week), non‑exempt. Pay: $16 per hour. Eligible for benefits listed below.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months volunteer or work experience with youth participants of all ages
• Dependable, flexible, organized, and a team player
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment, climb stairs, and navigate natural environments (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Commitment to working with diverse audiences in Ontario County

• Some college experience preferred

• Program Delivery – 80%
  • Assist 4‑H staff in daily program activities, including educational programming (STEM/STEAM, Animal Science, Life Skills, etc.)
  • Immediately report emergency situations to 4‑H Program Leader
  • Assist with all activities related to the Ontario County Fair: cleaning, preparing the 4‑H building for exhibits, recordkeeping at animal shows, interacting with the public, supporting volunteers, fair data input, and helping with judging day
  • Assist 4‑H staff with various program events
  • Be a positive role model to youth participants
  • Frequently travel to deliver programs using approved curriculum at various locations
• Administrative Responsibilities – 15%
  • Assist supervisor with 4‑H program participant and volunteer recruitment
  • Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Professional Improvement – 5%
  • In cooperation with supervisor and/or Executive Director, develop and pursue a professional development plan
• Health and Safety
  • Support a safe working environment and follow all applicable regulations and policies
• Policy
  • Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension professionally to the public and stakeholders
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures
  • Perform all duties professionally, timely, and accurately
  • Act in a professional customer service manner

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including free dental insurance)
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax‑deferred annuity plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Group universal life insurance
• Personal accidental insurance
• Legal plan insurance
• Long‑term care insurance
• Auto and homeowner’s insurance
• Pet insurance
• New York’s College Savings Program
• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions