4-H Youth Development Educator: Animal Science & STEM

Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Health Insurance

NYS Retirement

EAP

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an Association Subject Educator I to join the 4-H Youth Development team in New York. The role focuses on delivering and evaluating programs across Animal Science, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles, with emphasis on outreach to diverse audiences and volunteers.

The position requires strong communication, flexible hours, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in an outdoor and community setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; associate degree with two years transferrable experience may substitute.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (spoken, reading, writing).
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
• Ability to meet travel requirements for the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to relate effectively to coworkers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.
• Effective communication through verbal, written, and electronic methods.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
• Integrity, accuracy, organization, sound judgment, and handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality 4-H Youth Development programs and events focused on Animal Science, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles.
• Assist with facilitation of 4-H clubs and participate in special projects.
• Deliver programs and participate in events like fairs, trainings, and enrollment campaigns.
• Utilize diverse educational methods including direct teaching, group activities, media, and online tools.
• Serve as a subject matter resource using existing materials.
• Engage with participants and represent Cornell Cooperative Extension professionally.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to promote programs and secure resources.

Skills

Clear communication

Diversity sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Flexible hours

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree + 2 years transferrable experience

Experience relevant to the role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an Association Subject Educator I to join the 4-H Youth Development team in New York. The role focuses on delivering and evaluating programs across Animal Science, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles, with emphasis on outreach to diverse audiences and volunteers.

The position requires strong communication, flexible hours, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in an outdoor and community setting.