This position will serve as a 4-H Afterschool Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the 4-H Afterschool Program Director. This position will provide program and administrative direction, management and coordination for all aspects of the assigned 4-H After-School Programs (programs can expand and/or school partnerships change). This position will provide management and oversight of assigned grants and contracts, will provide management and coordination of 4-H Afterschool Program marketing initiatives for assigned 4-H Afterschool Programs, and will be responsible for the implementation of innovative 4-H Afterschool programming with a high level of discretion, both on-site and off-site in accordance with the 4-H Afterschool Program Area’s Plan of Work. This position will assist the 4-H Afterschool Program Director to ensure that the assigned 4-H Afterschool Programs meet health, safety and other licensing standards, meets Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and offers a quality youth development educational experience. This position will assist with academic improvement initiatives, meeting program objectives/goals and will work with outside evaluators on evaluation protocols. This position will directly supervise the Association Temporary Program position in the assigned 4-H Afterschool Program. This position will also provide support to the 4-H Youth Development program area as needed.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on August 7, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an 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 Diana Young, Assistant Manager for HR in Afterschool at 315-788-8450 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $63,000.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development and/or After-School).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for education and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Development - 5%

• Apply 4-H Youth Development subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for assigned 4-H Afterschool Programs.
• Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the youth participants in assigned 4-H Afterschool programs and as necessary for the program itself.
• Work with Afterschool Director and Youth and Family Program Issue Leader to implement Cornell University research projects as they are appropriate and available.