CCE of Livingston County: Temporary 4-H Program Assistant – Mt. Morris, NY

The 4-H Youth Development Program Assistant will work as a part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County 4-H Youth Development team to assist with the planning, coordinating, organizing, preparing for, and implementing 4-H Youth Development programs and events including county and state fairs. This is a temporary position.

    

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).  

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher).  To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.  If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Kelsey James, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail kmr236@cornell.edu.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.  

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on 5/18/2026. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience with events and activities associated with the 4-H Exhibit Building, 4-H Exhibit Judging Day, and 4-H Food Tent at the Hemlock Fair.

• Availability June 18th - July 29th, 2026.

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.

• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Commitment to working with diverse audiences.

• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume responsibility with general guidelines and direction.

• Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities.

• Must be dependable, flexible, and organized.

• Must be a team player and work with a variety of CCE educators.

• Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Ability to work in a typical, outdoor, and fair environments which may include working in outdoor weather conditions with extreme heat or cold, precipitation on uneven ground; lift, move, or transport materials, positioning self (for example, pulling, bending, reaching, touching, kneeling, using hands to feel/reach) with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 4-H Youth Development Programs and related procedures.

• Experience working with youth.

• Some college experience preferred (related to youth development).

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery – 10 %

• 4-H Exhibit Building Position: Assist with delivering 4-H Youth Development educati