Lead 4-H & Agriculture Programs

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement

Vacation

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Contract College is seeking an Association Team Leader for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Franklin County to lead 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture programs, directing staff, partnerships, and grant activities.

The role emphasizes program development, evaluation, and community engagement, with responsibilities for securing funding, volunteer growth, and managing resources to advance youth education and local food systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Two (2) years volunteer or related work experience.
• Valid New York State 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position which include but are not limited to the ability to lift and move 20-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.
• Lead the development of program needs assessment and analyze program needs.
• Make recommendations for programming (new programs, enhancements or improvements to existing programs).
• Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units and other Land Grant Universities as appropriate, for guidance with program assessment.
• May have direct linkage with other Land Grant University and program units for guidance with program assessment.
• Ensure program assessment is within the scope of the statewide Plan of Work.
• Participate in multi-association team effort related to program assessment as appropriate.
• Lead the strategic application of subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for the 4-H and Agriculture program area.
• Apply high level of disciplinary subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for the 4-H and Agriculture program area.
• Lead the development of innovative 4-H and Agriculture educational programs.
• Lead the development of the 4-H and Agriculture program materials to address individual clients’ needs.
• Research, identify and select existing resources for the 4-H and Agriculture Program.
• Create program materials and develop programs and program activities that foster a robust 4-H and Agriculture volunteer program.
• Interpret University program direction to create educational 4-H and Agriculture programs.
• Develop programs to meet multi-association needs and changing priorities when identified/appropriate.
• Structure the 4-H and Agriculture program to meet the diverse needs of the community and program participants.
• Developing/maintaining Extension/Cornell University faculty connections for guidance with program development.
• Make program changes as needed based on evaluation outcomes.
• Use a system of ongoing involvement of citizens in the program development process which expresses the demographics of the community.
• Develop Agriculture programs to meet changing regional issues and multi-association issues.
• Assist the Executive Director in the development of citizen groups to advise program development and implementation.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Contract College is seeking an Association Team Leader for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Franklin County to lead 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture programs, directing staff, partnerships, and grant activities.

The role emphasizes program development, evaluation, and community engagement, with responsibilities for securing funding, volunteer growth, and managing resources to advance youth education and local food systems.