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Current Openings:

4-H Livestock Educator – Ballston Spa, NY

4-H is America’s largest youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society.

The 4-H Livestock Educator is primarily responsible for delivering youth based educational programs for CCE of Saratoga County.Program areas include but are not limited to: livestock, county and state fairs and animal shows, egg incubation and embryology, youth agricultural literacy, or other related programs as assigned. The Educator collaborates with educational partners including schools, the New York State Association of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Educators (NYSACCE4-HE), and other partner organizations.

The Educator works as part of a dynamic 4-H team recruiting and reaching diverse audiences and delivering existing or new programs which can change based on Association needs, new partnerships, grant initiatives, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. 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.
• Travel Requirements - Ability to meet regular 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to help ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
• Program Skills – Ability to effectively deliver related programs and trainings. Commitment to helping to ensure inclusive programs and reach diverse audiences. 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 appropriately communicate verbally and in writing with program participants, employees and others through a variety of media.Ability to assist with marketing programs through social, print and other media, resulting in diverse, robust program participation. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, 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 - Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, including for virtual programming. 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 typical office and educational environments. In addition, the position regularly lifts, moves, or transports program related materials and equipment.The position regularly works in agricultural settings and outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, precipitation and cold – especially during fair seasons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in Animal Science or related fields preferred.
• Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.

Position Details

This is a nonexempt position, 40 hours/week. Compensation paid in the range of $20-$23 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• 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

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on August 2, 2024.Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

To apply and for further details: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CCE-of-Saratoga-County-4-H-Livestock-Educator---Ballston-Spa--NY_WDR-00046771

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 governmental agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Last updated July 8, 2024