This position will serve as an After-School Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County in support of the RootED 2 Program and will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades 2-5 in the Binghamton City School District. This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills. This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art/agriculture and math (STEAM). This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, assist in the creation of program lesson plans, utilize a variety of delivery methods, and assist in delivering established innovative educational programs as assigned. This position will also provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for summer camps, and other scheduled association/program activities.

This position will serve as an Administrative Assistant for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and will provide support to the organization to include, but not limited to, answering and managing the phone system and related application, greeting and directing visitors, receiving program fees, database entry, dispersing mail, organizing files and storage and supply areas, updating documents, etc. Will provide administrative support to specific program areas, as needed. This position will represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the general public, community leaders, and government officials in a professional manner.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

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All applicants must apply online by close of day on November 18, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. 

Please contact Carol Fetterman, Human Resources at 607-772-8953 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: 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 1 year transferrable/program experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Course work in education, agriculture, animal science, natural resources, 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 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.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.