The 4-H Youth Development Director / Farm Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the for all programming efforts and activities for the 4-H Youth Development program and Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.

Responsible for overall program development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H Youth Development educational programs including the farm management functions for Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Includes program assessment, evaluation, development, and delivery as well as direction, management, and coordination of all programming efforts. This position will also ensure that the educational programs reflect the current needs and the diversity of people in the County, and that programs conform to the objectives and mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension and the overall Association. Serve as a member of the administrative management team for the Association. Supervise professional, para-professional, farm management team, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, volunteers, and Cornell University faculty. Act as resource leader to the 4-H Youth Development Program Advisory and Farm Advisory Committee. This position will need to maintain positive working relationships with school district professionals, county employees, including the Sheriff’s department, community agency personnel and service providers.

Responsible for effective management of resources available to the program area, and for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program area. Represent the Association before the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in conjunction with program and leadership responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Youth Development, Education, or closely related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant work experience. PHD may substitute for 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain programming partnerships with a variety of community/governmental/educational agencies and organizations.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to develop and monitor a program budget.
• Knowledge of agriculture, farm management, Long Island history, environmental and farming issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to work with the county and legislators to obtain funding and ensure facilities are maintained appropriately.
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject-matter appropriate to area of youth development.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology.
• Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management.
• Demonstrated experience with fund development, management, and grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders and clientele groups.
• Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
• Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension and 4-H Youth Development.
• Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management.
• Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community.
• Experience in guiding and collaborating with volunteers.
• Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $90,000-$95,000 per year 

Schedule: EXEMPT – Reg: 40+ hours per week

Benefits: Full Benefits include 21 days of vacation days per year, 3 personal days, accrued sick days, 16 holidays, health and dental insurance Program (NYSHIP), Employees’ Retirement System (New York State Retirement System -NYSLRS), Cornell University Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (CUTDAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Long-Term Disability, Auto/Home/Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Long Term Care Insurance, and NY’s 529 College Savings Program.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

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

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu

Job Title:

Association Issue Leader

Level:

No Grade – Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Nicholas Ng

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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