4-H Afterschool Program Manager - Indian River Central School District - Wa at Cornell Cooperative Extension

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

60410.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Grant Management, Marketing, Youth Development, Supervision, Communication, Evaluation, Budgeting, Teaching, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Administrative Support, Community Engagement, Safety Standards, Professional Development, Flexibility

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

This position will serve as the Indian River CSD 4-H After-School Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the 4-H After-School Program Director. This position will provide program and administrative direction, management and coordination for all aspects of the assigned 4-H After-School Programs in the Indian River School District. This position will provide management and oversight of assigned grants and contracts, will provide management and coordination of 4-H After-School Program marketing initiatives for assigned 4-H After-School Programs, and will be responsible for the implementation of innovative 4-H After-School programming with a high level of discretion, both on-site and off-site in accordance with the 4-H After-School Program Area’s Plan of Work. This position will assist the 4-H After-School Program Director to ensure that the assigned 4-H After-School Programs meet health, safety and other Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing standards, meets Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and offers a quality youth development educational experience. This position will assist with academic improvement initiatives, meeting program objectives/goals and will work with outside evaluators on evaluation protocols. This position will directly supervise the Association Temporary Program positions in the assigned 4-H After-School Program. This position will also provide support to the 4-H Youth Development program area as needed. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply online by close of day on November 3, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references. All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions. POSITION DETAILS: This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $60,410.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave. POSITION INFORMATION: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience relevant to the role of the position. Valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development and/or After-School). Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming. Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for education and communication purposes. Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts. Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Responsibilities: Development - 5% Apply 4-H Youth Development subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for assigned 4-H After-School Programs. Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the youth participants in assigned 4-H After-School programs. Delivery - 25% Apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans in assigned 4-H After-School Programs. Program topics include, but are not limited to: environmental science and natural resources; violence prevention; community service; like skills development; cultural activities (i.e. art, music, theatre). Teach innovative 4-H After-School programs with discretion in accordance with the established Plan of Work. Occasionally teach existing 4-H After-School Programs as designed. Effectively utilize all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of 4-H After-School educational programs. Work to foster acceptance of the 4-H After-School Program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences. Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals. Evaluation- 5% Implement program evaluation as designed. Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all programs offered. Analyze program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making improvements in programming. Based on program parameters, interpret evaluation data to constituents as appropriate. Administrative Responsibilities: Direction - 25% Plan the delivery and structure of delivery for 4-H After-School educational program goals with discretion via various methods. Anticipate and project assigned 4-H After-School program expenses with discretion. Propose budget for assigned programs based on established financial guidelines and/or procedures, provide information to the overall 4-H After-School Program budget process, and allocate budget amounts for assigned programs. Plan fund development goals and objectives and be an active participant on the grant writing team as necessary for the development of grant applications to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts. With discretion, plan effective strategic marketing and mass media efforts in the promotion of assigned 4-H After-School Programs, public affairs, events and functions. Provide program related information to the staffing plan development process. Management - 30% Provide guidance for the assigned 4-H After-School educational programs and program activities to ensure they conform to the Association’s Plan of Work. Provide overall grant management for assigned grants and/or contracts. Provide management of marketing initiatives for assigned 4-H After-School Programs. Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the assigned 4-H After-School programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed. Allocate resources to accomplish Association program objectives within the assigned 4-H After-School programs. Monitor assigned 4-H After-School programs income/expenses to ensure spending is within the program budget constraints. Identify and recommend program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the 4-H After-School Director. Ensure the assigned 4-H After-School Program meets health, safety and other licensing standards (including CACFP) while providing quality 4-H youth development experiences. Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to designated staff in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the 4-H After-School Program Director, 4-H Youth Development Issue Leader and/or Executive Director as required. Monitor and schedule staff time to ensure program need is met. Coordination/Operation - 5% Coordinate assigned aspects of the 4-H After-School Program enrollment and reporting process. Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials. Coordinate program implementation efforts, planning and activities. Implement established program schedule. Obtain evaluation data and program needs assessments from program participants based on existing evaluation framework and guidelines. Work with outside evaluators to meet grant program objective goals. Prepare and submit expense reports. Draft standard and non-standard communications requiring only occasional guidance from the 4-H After School Program Director. Contribute and communicate 4-H news to include, but not limited to: articles of interest to program participants and parents, as well as recognition and program information. Provide basic information to community media representatives regarding individual programs and refer other questions to other staff members as appropriate. Coordinate effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts. Under the direction of the Program Director, provide complex administrative support to prepare materials for report submission to meet funding agency requirement. Under the direction of the Program Director, provide complex administrative support to accomplish financial goals within assigned program to include, but not limited to: preparing materials for grant/contact proposal submission and providing required information needed in the financial documentation to meet the grant and/or budget requirement. Provide administrative support for an Advisory Committee of parents, educators, community members and students to assist with program implementation and planning. Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts. This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities. Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5% In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned. Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions. Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment. Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified. Job Title: Association Program Manager Level: 003 Pay Rate Type: Salary Company: Contract College Contact Name: Jerilynn Cross 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. 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. 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. As provided in New York State County Law Article 5, Section 224, the independent county and regional extension service associations are locally operated under the direction of Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. County and regional extension service association employees are employed by their association to engage in educational work and are not employees of Cornell University. Look for us on the web at cce.cornell.edu/.

Responsibilities

The 4-H Afterschool Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the 4-H After-School Programs in the Indian River School District, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role includes managing grants, coordinating marketing initiatives, and implementing innovative programming for youth development.