Job description

The 4-H Agriculture Educator provides youth-centered education utilizing a variety of methods for the 4-H club program and community sites including schools, libraries and after-school programs. The Educator also serves as a team member and assists in all areas of the Association’s 4-H Youth Development Program. The educator also performs volunteer recruitment, training and support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree. An Associate’s Degree and two years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to help ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
• Travel Requirements - Ability to meet the frequent travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for Association insurance coverage are required. Transports youth participants in Association vehicles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Program Skills – Ability to effectively deliver related programs and trainings. Serve as an effective subject matter resource. Maintain program data confidentiality. Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts, including frequent collaboration with staff and outside organizations.
• Communication & Marketing Skills - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with presenters, program participants, employees and others. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, volunteers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
• Coordination Skills – Ability to effectively coordinate program efforts including data management and reporting, scheduling and coordinating programs and events, compiling and maintaining materials and resources, following financial reporting requirements.
• Technology Skills - Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet, program related software, and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
• Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works in a typical office environment. In addition, the position frequently lifts, moves, or transports program related materials and equipment. The position regularly works in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, precipitation, and in environments like county and state fairs, farms, schools and community events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Youth Development, Education, Agriculture, Animal Science, or related field.
• Experience working with youth.
• Experience working with volunteers and volunteer management.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

To be considered, applicants must apply through this link: (copy and paste in browser)

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CCE-of-Columbia---Greene-Counties-4-H-Agriculture-Educator---Hudson--NY_WDR-00032113

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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