After-School Teen Mentor & 4-H Program Assistant

Cornell University; City of Watertown (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an After‑School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant to support 4‑H programming for youth in grades K-8. The role is part‑time, non‑exempt, at 15 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $16.00.

Work involves promoting activities, coordinating with program staff, and engaging participants in academic learning within established guidelines. As a collaborative effort with Cornell University and local partners, the program emphasizes diversity, youth development, and

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 95% Positively promote and assist in teaching existing 4‑H program activities and research‑based curriculum in assisting with programming efforts.
• 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.
• 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 in programming and association priorities.
• 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 Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
• Applied to all duties and functions. Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience relevant to role

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Tools

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Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an After‑School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant to support 4‑H programming for youth in grades K-8. The role is part‑time, non‑exempt, at 15 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $16.00.

Work involves promoting activities, coordinating with program staff, and engaging participants in academic learning within established guidelines. As a collaborative effort with Cornell University and local partners, the program emphasizes diversity, youth development, and