4-H After-School Mentor & Program Assistant

Cornell University; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 10,465 - 11,375; Part time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Watertown, NY, is seeking an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant for Wiley Intermediate School. This part-time role supports 4-H programming for grades K-8, delivering activities, mentoring youth, and promoting research-based curriculum in collaboration with program staff.

The position emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and engagement with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work within strict timeframes.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
• Demonstrated high level of computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Publisher, e-mail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community, culture and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Positively promote and assist in teaching existing 4-H program activities and research-based curriculum.
• Assist in encouraging and engaging program participants to complete academic applications that improve their learning skills.
• Assist with monitoring program participants as needed under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Program Educator(s).
• Be a supportive and positive role model to program participants.
• Assist with monthly meetings and activities which engage mentees and mentors in activities that are supplemental to regular programming.
• Work as a team member in all aspects of programming efforts.
• Effectively assist in utilizing all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of 4-H After-School educational programs.
• Work to foster acceptance of 4-H After-School program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4-H Youth Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator and Program Educator(s) and report any concerns to ensure positive promotion of 4-H programming.
• Participate in program discussions and provide input surrounding program delivery, evaluation, marketing and building community connections/relations.
• Work to obtain knowledge of best practices and policies related to implementing the program.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Email

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Watertown, NY, is seeking an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant for Wiley Intermediate School. This part-time role supports 4-H programming for grades K-8, delivering activities, mentoring youth, and promoting research-based curriculum in collaboration with program staff.

The position emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and engagement with diverse communities.