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The Primitive Pursuits Program Coordinator serves as a member of the 4-H Youth Development Primitive Pursuits Program to assist with planning, development, implementation and evaluation of assigned of the afterschool, homeschool and school enrichment programs.
The educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in all areas of 4-H Youth Development, to develop and deliver programs to meet established priorities of the Primitive Pursuits programs.
This position will be the liaison to the community--creating, scheduling and implementing programs utilizing the Primitive Pursuits curriculums. Candidate should have a background in nature/environmental education and outdoor survival skillsRequired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position.Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant,evidence-basedresearch experience may substitute.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position (including frequent travelin Tompkins County).
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, asappropriate.
• Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment with or without accommodation.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak,readand write proficiently) in English.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Proficiencywith windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with schools,communityand funding partners.
• Ability toinitiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
• Ability to effectivelyparticipatein professional team efforts.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences andmaintaincultural sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal,writtenand visual channels using traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
• Ability toidentifyandutilizeprogram resources from the organization and the community.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors,communityand professional leaders.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Backgroundin Education,Human/Youth Development,Outdoor Education, Nature BasedLearningor relatedarea.
• Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
• Direct experience working with youth.
• Experience writing/researchinggrant opportunities.
• Knowledge of the geography, demographics,and unique needs ofthe county.
• Experience incoordinating and working in an afterschool setting

Program Responsibilities:

Program Development - 20%

• Apply subject matter knowledge toassistwith developing educational strategies to meet identified programobjectivesand goals aswellmeet changing local and/or regional issues.
• Assistwith developmentofrelevant youth educational programs, includingnature-based learningto meet identified needs and diverse interests of participants.
• Assistwith developing educational programs,materialsand activities to meet identified needs and to carry out program priorities and goals includingestablishing home school programs, teenprogramsand summer programs.
• Assist Supervisor in research, identification and selection of existing resourcesand activities necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate withsupervisoron developing programs that join the school and community initiatives.
• Assistsupervisorincreationof program materials to address identified needs.
• Assistsupervisorin making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes andto meetchanging local priorities.
• Assistsupervisorin structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants.

Program Delivery - 55%

• Deliver high qualityeducational programsthat address local,regionaland statewide Youth Development programming prioritieswith emphasis onoutdoor education,nature-basedlearning,summercampand otherprogramming initiativesas assigned.
• Apply subject matter knowledge toassistSupervisor andEducators in the creation of lesson plansnecessaryto deliver educational programs in an afterschool and other program settings.
• Assistteachers,othereducators, and/orguest speakerswith delivery of educational programs and activities, as needed.
• Assist Supervisor and4-H Issue Leaderin collaborating with community agencies toestablishoutdoor education, nature-basedlearningand summer campplans.
• Assist Supervisors and4-H Issue Leaderin collaborating with municipalities, community-based organizations,worksitesand/orschoolsto increaseoutdoor education, nature-basedlearningand summer camp experiences.
• Communicate and cooperate withcommunityleaderandschool personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youthvia established program parameters.
• Serve as a subject matter resource
• Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver programs.
• Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
• Provide educational program efforts via mass media including contributing articles to newsletters,utilizingemails, phone messages, and website postings.

Program Evaluation- 5%

• Assistin the creation of program evaluation framework.
• Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation dataforeffectiveness of programs.
• Assistin analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard,establishedpolicy,procedureand methods.
• Assistin recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.
• Communicate evaluation results and findings.

Direction- 5%

• Assistwith establishing Associationeducational strategies to meet the needs of identified Youth Development andPrimitive Pursuitsobjectives.
• Assistwith development of marketing strategies, publicaffairsandspecial eventsto reach target audiences and meet programobjectives
• Assistwith preparing funding proposalsin order tosecure ongoing or new funding to support and enhance educational program offerings.
• Assistinidentifyingcommunity and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement.
• Providesupervisorwithprogram-relatedinformation toassistthe budget development process.

Management- 5%

• Assistsupervisorin administrative and program management activities, as assigned.
• Assistin solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise from programs,utilizingappropriate policiesand procedures.
• Assistin monitoringprogramto ensure that educational content conforms to policies andobjectivesof the Association and is research based.
• Assistwith monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to Association strategies/Plan of work.
• Assistwithidentifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
• Provide supervision to temporary camp staff (wilderness instructors) as needed.
• Provide oversight and guidance to volunteers as needed.
• Make recommendations to Supervisorregardingprogram budgetary needs.

Coordination/Operation- 5%

• Assistin coordinating program implementation, planning and activities efforts.
• Maintain and prepare teaching materials necessary for programmatic effortsapplying existing subject matterknowledgeas necessary.
• Maintain communication with constituents and the community throughvarietyof methods such as newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, social media, websitepostingsand content.
• Coordinateprogramenrollmentprocessincludingmaintainingthe database, applications, forms, contact information, health records, etc.
• Assistwith coordination of marketing and promotionthrough publicrelationinitiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic,educationaland other organizations.
• Providerequiredfinancial information to thesupervisorto meet grant and budget requirements.
• Participate inregularconference calls and attendAssociation and Primitive Pursuitsmeetings and trainings as requested and/orrequiredfor ongoing communication of the progress and evaluation of grant outcome measures and expectations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Cornell faculty, and administration,appropriate countydepartments, elected officials, local communityleadersand organizations, keeping these individuals and groups informed of Extension's goals,effortsand impacts.
• Provide data and information as requested toassistwith preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees,Boardandothersas necessary.
• Prepare andsubmitexpense reports, mileage reports, and/or vouchersin a timely mannerper established policy and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and data collected.
• This position may require the transport of programself and/orprogram materials/resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned- 5%

• In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plantoincrease competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
• Carry out assignments and otherduties asassigned by supervisor, including but not limited to local fairs, community activities, etc.
• Collaborate in activities that are ingeneral supportof Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings,timelyreporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety (Applies to all duties and functions):

• Support the association tomaintaina safe working environment.
• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, associationhealthand safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors whenidentified.

EEO/EPO and Policy(Applies to all duties and functions):

• Conduct all programming and activitiesin accordance withthe Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.
• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff,volunteersand the public.
• Assist theCornell Cooperative Extension systemin reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, governmentofficialsand thegeneral publicin a professional manner.
• Aware of, and adheres to,establishedCornell Cooperative ExtensionAssociationpolicies,proceduresand Cornell Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional,timely, andaccuratemanner.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful,positiveand receptive manner.

Benefits:This is a part time, 30 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Pay rate $20/hr commensurate with experience.Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner's Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary New York's College Savings Program
• Vision Access Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

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