Nature-Based Educator - Binghamton, NY

Cornell University Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

NYS retirement

Vacation

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County is seeking a part-time 4-H and Community Nature-Based Educator to deliver nature-based education for youth and adults using direct teaching, field programs, workshops, newsletters and online formats.

Under the Environment Program Lead you will coordinate administrative tasks, assist with marketing and fundraising for 4-H programming, and collaborate with community partners while supporting program evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and one year of transferable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research – 85% to foster acceptance of 4-H Youth Development, using established materials.
• Assist in promotion, registration management and monthly newsletters.
• Expand offerings and partnerships with community organizations and volunteers.
• Coordinate program resources, evaluation data and reporting for funders.

Skills

Flexible hours

Experience relevant to role

Driver's License

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

This position will serve as the 4-H and Community Nature-Based Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County. This incumbent will implement existing Nature-Based programming, education and activities for adults and children on birds, mammals, insects, trees, pond studies as well as other Nature-Based programing that aligns with the Nature-Based Plan of Work. This position will utilize a variety of delivery methods to provide research-based information, programming and activities including direct teaching, field programs/tours, workshops, mass media, newsletters, and online. This position will interact with the public through program delivery initiatives, community outreach activities, and partnerships. This position will refer questions to appropriate specialists within Cornell Cooperative Extension, regional specialists, the state-wide Extension System, or to other agencies as appropriate. Under the direction of the Environment Program Lead, this position will work with community members, related service providers, non-profit entities, and municipalities to support nature-based education. This position will also coordinate administrative aspects of the Nature-Based Education Program, and will assist the Environment Program Lead with marketing and fundraising efforts for 4-H and Community Nature-Based Education Programming.

POSITION DETAILS

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position, 22.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $21.63.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• NYS retirement
• vacation
• sick and personal leave

POSITION INFORMATION

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and one (1) year of transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with education, ecology, animal science, natural resources, agriculture, youth and or human development highly preferred.
• Experience with 4‑H Youth Development education in Cooperative Extension or other youth development organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• 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.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 85% Work to foster acceptance of the 4‑H Youth Development program, methods and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences. Utilizing already‑established materials, serve as subject matter resource in the 4‑H Youth Development areas, and provide standard responses. Assist other educators in program promotion, registration management, and composing monthly newsletter. Work with Issue Leader and other educators to expand educational offerings and community partnerships. Under the direction and oversight of the Issue Leader, occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans as identified to deliver educational programs. Delivery methods include, but are not limited to: direct teaching, field programs/tours, workshops, newsletters, and online. Assist in providing established 4‑H Youth Development educational programs via mass media. Teach existing 4‑H Youth Development programming and community programming to include but not limited to: nature and the environment. Teach already‑established 4‑H Youth Development educational programing and activities in support of other 4‑H Youth Development programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established 4‑H Youth Development Program Area’s Plan of Work. Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4‑H Youth Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals. Implement program evaluation as designed. Assist in the interaction with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of all 4‑H Youth Development programs. Assist Issue Leader in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, make recommendations for improvements in program offerings. Assist in the communication of evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities

Direction and Management - 5% Give established guidance to volunteers and staff, including those performing similar work, as appropriate. Coordination/Operation - 5% Maintain a high level of confidentiality of information and data collected. Maintain record of class participants and complete reports as required by programs funders. Under the direction of the Supervisor coordinate and assist with projects and outreach efforts as instructed. Compile, edit and format existing program resources and program materials. Compile, tally and format evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework. Provide input to Supervisor for program budget preparation and submit program expense reports. Provide administrative support for fund development activities as identified. Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts. Organize and coordinate activities related to 4‑H Youth Development Programming (i.e. nature and the environment, youth development). Assist Issue Leader in coordination of volunteers to extend program implementation efforts. Effectively maintain professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts. This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned

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. Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions. Support the association to maintain a safe working environment. Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title: Association Prog Educator II Level: 005 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Company: Contract College Contact Name: Jerilynn Cross

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