Job Title: Youth Development Team Coordinator
Location:
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing program
leadership for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the 4-H Youth Development
Program. Participate as an active
member of the association program management team in developing a
well-integrated overall association educational effort. Provide leadership and coordination and
effectively manage volunteer personnel including 4-H club leaders, short-term
volunteers, teen leaders, middle management volunteers and program development
committees. Responsible for effective
management of resources available to the 4-H Youth Development program and for
assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within
the 4-H Youth Development program.
Represent the association before the public community leaders,
government officials and
Provide initiative in the development and implementation of
program responsibilities, with the guidance of the Executive Director,
association boards and program committees.
Coordinates association programs related to 4-H Youth Development in
Assist in identifying and developing new funding sources, grants, contracts, marketing strategies and routine reporting analysis. Coordinate staff team efforts for the 4-H Youth Development programs that involve numerous youth and adult audiences.
Responsibilities and
Essential Functions:
Issue Area Leadership Program Development
and Priority Setting (20%)
· Provide overall leadership for the 4-H Youth program. Work collaboratively with the advisory committees, professional staff, and other youth leaders to assess needs, establish priorities, plan and implement program and evaluate results of an experience-based educational program of youth development.
· Identify current and emerging youth issues in the county and coordinate 4-H program response to priority needs. This will include identifying appropriate research and program resources, building cooperative events with other organizations and enhancing the volunteer base of the 4-H Youth Development program.
· Design, market and promote multi-disciplinary, regional and statewide approaches to program development activities that address priority issues.
· Ensure programs and materials conform to association mission, plan of work and policies.
· Develop short and long-range strategies for implementing programs that utilize a variety of proven educational methodologies that consider the diversity of the community and its current and future needs.
· Utilize Cornell and other research-based programming from other universities to meet local needs. Connect faculty and specialists with local programs and provide input on local needs to affect research and Cornell department priorities through statewide committees and other system wide opportunities.
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Orient, counsel and direct the program related
work of assigned professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
Program Management and Coordination (30%)
· Provide leadership and coordination for 4-H Club programming and Youth Development Volunteer Management Systems including policy training, identification, recruitment and support for club volunteers.
· Oversee and/or prepare reports on program progress and accomplishments for local, state and federal use.
· Assist in the leadership and coordination for advisory committees as appropriate.
· Work with the appropriate advisory committees to plan, develop, implement and evaluate youth development programming.
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Link educational resources available from
· Develop networks of volunteers to extend program implementation efforts.
· Develop and conduct new volunteer orientation programs and ongoing educational programs for volunteers based on identified needs and organizational requirements.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Cornell faculty, local community groups and organizations; keeping those groups informed of extension programs and direction.
Subject Matter Resource and Program
Delivery (35%)
· Develop and implement educational programming for after-school, school enrichment, and special interest groups with an emphasis on reaching diverse audiences. Programs should include emphasis in science and technology, youth community action and healthy lifestyles education.
· Plan and coordinate Chemung County Fair activities, facilities, supplies, staffing and recognition.
· Works cooperatively with regional and state staff to support regional and state-wide program efforts in 4-H Youth Development.
Research and
Program Evaluation (5%)
· Analyze and evaluate programs and make recommendations for change in emphasis and/or improvements to association program committees, director, management team, and Cornell faculty.
· Communicate evaluation results, findings and recommendations to program committee members, clientele and Cornell faculty.
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Monitor 4-H Youth Development program to ensure
the educational content conforms to the policies and objectives of the
association,
· Confer with program participants, association committees, and Cornell faculty and staff, county and community leaders to obtain their evaluation of programs
Administrative
Management (Finance, Budget) (5%)
· Assist in locating grant sources and private support of organizations and individuals willing to contribute financial, time and/or local resources to the 4-H program. Assist in preparation and submission of proposals to secure funding actively involving Executive Director, finance staff and program committees.
Professional Improvement and other duties
as assigned (5%)
· Participate in orientation programs, attend in-service education as appropriate, relating to youth development, assigned subject matter and administrative responsibilities.
· Develop an annual professional improvement plan.
· Participate in Association staff meetings, Association events, and community coalitions, as appropriate and as planned with supervisor.
Required
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Masters degree required. Areas of concentration must include education, human development, natural resources, animal science or related areas.
EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience with youth development education experience in Cooperative Extension or other youth development organizations. Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
SKILLS: Ability to multi-tasks, prioritize and work as part of a team. Ability to work with and motivate staff, volunteers and youth.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record or ability to meet travel demands of the position. Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and/or weekends.
Preferred
Qualifications
Course work in youth development, educational methods, program development, volunteer management, management or organizational development is highly desirable
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning 12/31/2007, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume, and
transcripts to PA
**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.cce.cornell.edu