Rural Youth Services Danby Subject Educator - Ithaca, NY

This individual will deliver a community- and school-based youth development program, in conjunction with similar programs throughout Tompkins County. This person will deliver educational youth programs that address locally developed priorities, using materials developed and/or identified by the 4H Issue Leader. This person is responsible for the planning (under direction of Issue Leader), implementation, and data collection for evaluation of innovative approaches to reach youth and families and to build community-wide support for youth and families.


This person receives on-going support and supervision from and is accountable to the Sr. Administrator for Rural Youth Services, the 4H Issue Leader, and CCETC Board as the employer. CCETC committees may also provide program guidance and policy decisions. This person receives guidance from the local Youth Commission to implement and evaluate the program. This position will require supervision of program assistants and direction of volunteers and interns to meet program needs.

This is a Full time, 40hr/week, benefits-eligible non-exempt position.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education (Associates Degree with 2 years transferrable program/functional experience)
• Experience relevant to the role of this position.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and implementing programs to meet the identified needs of youth.
• Ability to motivate, develop and relate to middle and secondary school-age youth, grades five through twelve.
• Ability to actively recruit participants for programs.
• Ability to work as a team member with local planning groups, schools, professionals and support staff, youth, parents, volunteers, and representatives of other community agencies and organizations.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with adults and youth as people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and with electronic technology. 
• Ability to evaluate and document program participation and effectiveness.
• Computer literacy; ability to generate resource materials, reports, fliers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights, and weekends to accommodate meetings and delivery of educational programs.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to meet background check requirements and DMV check requirements, including possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet travel demands of the position, including access to reliable personal transportation
• Ability and willingness to drive CCE 12 passenger vans after training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in human services, education, recreation, or other related field 
• Progressive experience in managing youth programs.
• Ability to participate in outdoor physical education activities, including occasional camping trips.
• A resident of or familiarity with the community in which the Youth Development Program functions.  

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery - 75%

• As part of the delivery of the program, provide information about and access and linkages to local community resources for youth and their families which may include youth development programs, educational programs, youth summer programs, juvenile justice system and coordination with local recreation and youth programs.
• Deliver high quality 4-H Youth Development educational programs and events that address local, regional and statewide 4-H Youth Development programming priorities with emphasis on Animal Science, Teen Leaders, Conservation, Shooting Sports, Plant Science, STEM (Electricity, Woodworking), and School Programming. Events and programs may require involvement of volunteers.  
• Once program priorities have been determined assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
• Develop youth leadership skills by encouraging and instructing youth in participation and decision-making within programs.
• Assist other Youth Development Educators in delivering rurally-based programs in other towns as needed.
• Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.
• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or ot