4-H Activities Coordinator

Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a 4-H Activities Coordinator to manage youth development programs. The role involves organizing educational activities, coordinating fair events, and supporting volunteer efforts. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a valid NYS driver’s license. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $24 to $26 per hour, along with benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

NYS retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree with relevant experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage 4-H Youth Development Programs.
• Organize activities related to county and state fairs.
• Support recruitment and fundraising for 4-H clubs.

Skills

Planning

Teaching

Evaluation

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree + 2 years experience

Job description

This position will serve as the 4-H Activities Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and will provide program coordination and support to the 4-H Program. This position will provide direction, organization, coordination, and management of all aspects of the assigned 4-H Youth Development Programs, to include, but not be limited to: East Meadow Farm 4-H Programs, the Long Island County Fair, the New York State Fair, and other 4-H Educational Programs administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County. This position will organize and coordinate activities relating to county and state fair; coordinate all aspects of the 4-H enrollment and reporting process; provide administrative assistance in the recruitment of new 4-H clubs and groups in Nassau County; coordinate 4-H fundraising and trips; coordinate clubs/committee meetings to ensure that all animal and non-animal 4-H clubs and committees meet on a regular basis; and serve as an accessible resource to program volunteers, including providing orientation and ongoing support and follow-up, to ensure initial and continued 4-H Club success. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will deliver educational programs as defined.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of transferrable 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:

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

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, 100% FTE. The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 to $26.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day onJune 27, 2025and until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at [phone], or via email at: [e-mail] .

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.

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