The Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County 4-H Youth Development Program Leader will provide overall, complex program and administrative leadership for all educational programming efforts and activities for the 4-H Youth Development program.
The 4-H Program Leader is responsible for and provides leadership of program assessment, evaluation, development, and delivery as well as direction, management and coordination of all programming efforts including recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers. This position will also ensure that the educational programs reflect the current needs and the diversity of people in the County, and that programs conform to the objectives and mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension and the overall Association.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Youth Development, Education, or closely related discipline.
4 years of relevant work experience. PHD may substitute for 2 years’ experience.
Ability to work flexible hours which include evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work with and expand our reach to diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively communicate and speak publicly.
Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject-matter appropriate to area of youth development.
Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management.
Demonstrated experience with fund development, management, and grant writing.
Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, implement, plan, organize, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams.
Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders, elected officials and other key stakeholders.
Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension and 4-H Youth Development.
Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management.
Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community.
Experience in motivating, supervising, and collaborating with volunteers.
Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.
Bi-lingual in Spanish.
This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position. Compensation paid at the rate of $65,000.00 per year. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
All applications must be received on-line by April 11, 2024. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. For additional questions or if you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact ulster-at-cornell.edu