This Ag in the Classroom Educator serves as a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County’s 4-H Youth Development Program to assist with the implementation and evaluation of educational programs and activities. The Educator is responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in the 4-H Youth Development Program with an emphasis on Ag in the Classroom. The Educator will coordinate and deliver established Ag in the Classroom curriculum to foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of how food and fiber is produced, how people eat, and how people live by helping teachers, students, and their communities learn about and engage in agriculture and food systems. Students will also work to develop an understanding of careers in agriculture. The Educator will utilize established curriculum in program work to help youth understand the connections between agriculture, the environment, and people. This position will coordinate programming and activities to foster the program with community leaders. The Educator will assist 4-H staff with summer programing as necessary Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or Associate degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience. Experience relevant to the role of this position. Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines. Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel). Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders. Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional educational tools and methods. Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings. Ability to carry supplies and equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation 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: Coursework or experience in Education, Agriculture and teaching to a youth audience. Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations. Position Details: Expected Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week- Onsite Position. Wage/Hourly: $23.00 per hour Location: Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY . No remote work available. Benefits: Great Benefits; including spectacular time off! • NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance) • NYS Retirement!!! • 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 Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually!! Program Responsibilities: Program Delivery – 80% Utilize established program resources and materials in program work. Select and prepare lessons plans and provide educational programming to targeted audiences based on established Agriculture in the Classroom subject matter and existing research-based curriculum. Deliver creative educational programs, based on existing materials, to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methods, with support from supervisor. Provide educational programs to students in traditional classroom settings at local public and private schools as well as in non-traditional settings, such as home-school groups and summer recreation programs. Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge and utilize existing research-based curriculum to create lessons plans to deliver educational program. Serve as a subject matter resource for staff, volunteers, program participants, and other groups as they are identified. Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities as part of program delivery. Interact with program participants always representing CCE in a professional manner. Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4-H Youth Development staff to achieve Association program delivery goals. Program Evaluation – 5% Collect surveys for analysis of the program, looking for the strengths and weaknesses in order to provide feedback to supervisor to strengthen programming. Interact with program participants and schools to collect program data. Based on established program parameters, interpret evaluation data for funders. Assist with the analysis of collected program evaluation data. Assist in making recommendations for program improvement. Implement program evaluation as designed. Administrative Responsibilities: Direction –5% Provide input to Supervisor in planning the delivery of educational programming through a variety of methods. Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals. Assist Supervisor with identifying key relationships to build/sustain with community leaders and stakeholders. Assist in identifying program needs with Supervisor, advisory committees, and program participants. Coordination/Operation – 5% Provide routine/administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals; i.e. confirming events; gathering materials and resources for program delivery; and ensuring delivery to offsite program locations. Maintain records of class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process. Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials. Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policies and procedures. Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested. Maintain effective professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts. Transport self and/or program materials/resources as necessary as part of performing position responsibilities. Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned – 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. Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. 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. Job Title: Association Subject Educator I Level: 004 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Company: Contract College Contact Name: Regina Lowder 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. 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. 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. As provided in New York State County Law Article 5, Section 224, the independent county and regional extension service associations are locally operated under the direction of Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. County and regional extension service association employees are employed by their association to engage in educational work and are not employees of Cornell University. Look for us on the web at cce.cornell.edu/.

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