Teen Mentor & After-School Program Assistant

Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant to support the after-school program by delivering activities for youth in grades K-8, aligned with 4-H curricula. This part-time role emphasizes positive role modeling and collaboration with Program Coordinators and Educators.

The position involves promoting 4-H programming, engaging participants in academic tasks, and assisting with events, using diverse communication channels.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Experience relevant to the role

Teamwork

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Deadline management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Email

Outils

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Email

Description du poste

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant to support the after-school program by delivering activities for youth in grades K-8, aligned with 4-H curricula. This part-time role emphasizes positive role modeling and collaboration with Program Coordinators and Educators.

The position involves promoting 4-H programming, engaging participants in academic tasks, and assisting with events, using diverse communication channels.