Jobs

Join our Local Foods Team!

Title of Position: Local Foods Educator 

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr 

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a robust marketing and education plan to ensure consumers are aware of opportunities to access fresh, local food at farmers markets with a goal of increasing the use of SNAP/EBT and other food resource programs. 
• Host cooking class and events 
• Train farmers market managers, staff, volunteers, and vendors on SNAP/EBT acceptance best practices 
• Use established marketing channels to highlight opportunities 
• Educate customers on usage of food resource programs and farmers markets through tabling or community events and workshops 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferrable program/function experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Local Foods Educator job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 13, 2024.

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Join our Ag Team!

Title of Position: Ag & Natural Resources Program Manager 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $58,500 - $62,500/salary commensurate with experience 

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program and administrative leadership, management, and coordination of the Agriculture & Natural Resources educational programming 
• Assist in the development of program evaluation tools 
• Collaborate in applied research with Cornell University and other Land Grant University faculty 
• Supervise the planning and delivery of program topics to a variety of audiences to include, but not limited to: dairy and livestock, commercial and residential horticulture, and natural resources 
• Provide management and oversight of assigned grants and contracts 
• Assist with the development of annual program area's Plan(s) of Work 
• Supervise Ag & Natural Resources staff 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Writing skills including grant writing and reporting. 
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Ag & Natural Resources Program Manager job description. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 15, 2024. 

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Title of Position: Crop and Soil Specialist

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $65,000 - $75,000

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as part of the Tri-County Regional Ag Team
• Provide technical assistance to farms and food businesses in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis counties
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, management, and implementation of the crop and soil programs, technical assistance, and research across the region
• Provide commercial field crop producers, consultants, and industry representatives with the knowledge and educational resources necessary to assess production and management practices that will enhance their profitability and sustain the growth of the field crops industry in Northern New York
• Lead and facilitate the extension of research findings from Cornell University, other land grant universities and agribusinesses
• Work with local stakeholders to test alternative field crop management practices as the farm level

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Must possess or have the ability to acquire a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification and New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators License.
• Two (2) years volunteer or related work experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the Crop & Soil Specialist job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by June 21, 2024.

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Title of Position: Agriculture and Workforce Development Educator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $22.75/hr 

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and evaluate agriculture education with a focus on general agriculture and workforce development 
• Provide multi-faceted agriculture programming for area residents to include veterans, transitioning service members, and their families 
• Provide hands-on and immersive agriculture experiences via individualized and unique pathways 
• Assist participants in securing successful careers in the food and agriculture sector 
• Teach in both group and individual settings 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 
• General agriculture knowledge/experience.

Review the Agriculture and Workforce Development Educator job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 17, 2024.

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Join our Parenting Team!

Title of Position: Community School Coordinator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr

Location of Position: Sackets Harbor Central School / CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage parents and youth together and connect them with the school community (Paint & Sips, STEM and Health fairs, etc.).
• Utilize 4-H curricula, evidence-based curricula such as Positive Action and best practices to engage youth in career/college readiness.
• Coordinate and provide 4-H before school, after school, and during the summer. The target grades are 6^th – 12^th grades.
• Coordinate to offer NYS 4-H and land grant-based programming opportunities to align with identified needs within the school community.
• Provide activities that support postsecondary and workforce readiness, which will include using 4-H curricula and offering the NYS 4-H Career Explorations program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the Community School Coordinator job description.

Sackets Harbor Central School

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 3, 2024.

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Join our Nutrition Team!

Title of Position: SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator (2)

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $22.75/hr

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement nutrition, food demonstration, and cooking programming using pre-approved lesson plans and curricula aimed at improving healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families, individual, and youth groups throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties.
• Provide programming both on-site and off-site in the community.
• Assist the Nutrition Program Manager with marketing efforts and monthly reporting for SNAP-Ed, in collaboration with other nutritionists of the SNAP-ED program in the North Country Region.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience) or above, preferably in nutrition, dietetics, community and behavioral health, health education, public health, or nursing. This includes persons certified as RD, RDN, CCN, CNS, and RN as well as other individuals with coursework/experience in nutrition and/or health education with training and/or experience to communicating nutrition and obesity prevention topics. 
• Strong understanding of community nutrition education topics and obesity prevention delivery methods. 
• Experience with and understanding of rural, low-income populations.
• Experience with addressing nutrition/food insecurity.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 28, 2024.

Review the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator job description.

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Work in 4-H Afterschool!

Are you looking for meaningful work in the youth development field? Do you want to make a positive difference by leading a team of 4-H Educators to deliver a research-based curriculum, where youth are having a lot of fun, but learning at the same time? Do you want out of the traditional classroom and into a hands-on learning environment with youth? If so, please consider applying for one of our afterschool Coordinators or Program Manager position. Perhaps being part of a larger team working together towards a common goal is appealing to you? The 4-H Afterschool team wants you to join the team! 

Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Manager - Watertown City School District 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $58,500/salary 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program and administrative direction, management, and coordination for all aspects of the assigned 4-H Afterschool programs 
• Provide management and oversight of grants and contracts 
• Implement innovative 4-H Afterschool programming, both on-site and off-site, in accordance with the 4-H Afterschool Program Area's Plan of Work 
• Assist the 4-H Afterschool Director in ensuring the assigned 4-H Afterschool Programs meet health, safety, and other licensing standards, meets Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, and offers a quality youth development educational experience 
• Assist with academic improvement initiatives 

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. 
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 27, 2024.

Review the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager job description.

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Coordinator - Belleville Henderson Central School

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program coordination and supervision to assist the Afterschool Director in ensuring the program meets health, safety, and licensing standards and offers a quality youth development educational experience. 
• Assist with the Afterschool Program academic improvement initiatives, meeting the program objectives/goals, and working with the outside evaluators on evaluation protocols. 
• Utilize existing program resources and materials to deliver educational programs. 
• Provide supervision to Afterschool Program Educators. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements). 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the 4-H Afterschool Program Coordinator job description.

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Work at 4-H Camp Wabasso!

Are you energetic and enthusiastic? Do you enjoy working with youth? Join the 4-H Camp Wabasso staff for the summer! 4-H Camp Wabasso, a summer residential camp located in Redwood, New York, is now accepting applications for the 2024 summer camping season! 

To learn more and apply for a position at 4-H Camp Wabasso, visit our Join Our Camp Staff webpage! 

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Last updated May 20, 2024