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Join our Parenting Team!

Title of Position: Community Schools Coordinator at South Jefferson Middle School 

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

Location of Position: South Jefferson Middle School, Adams / CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide family engagement programming alongside engaging parents and youth together and connecting 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 afterschool and summer programming as requested 
  • Provide activities that support postsecondary and workforce readiness 

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 Schools Coordinator job description.

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

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Join our Ag Team!

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

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

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Work for Taste NY!

Taste NY is an initiative launched in 2013 to promote New York’s food and beverage industries. It is overseen by the Department of Agriculture and Markets and has created opportunities for local producers to showcase their goods. Our Taste NY store in the Thousand Islands will do just that! Join our team.

Title of Position: Taste NY Store Clerk/Keyholder 

Details of Position: P/T, 24 hrs/wk, $17.00/hr

Location of Position: North Country Welcome Center, Alexandria Bay, NY

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with management of inventory, operation of cash register, cash controls, transportation of inventory to the store, customer service, and record keeping.
  • Inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed.
  • Open and close the store, act in the capacity of cashier, store clerk and utility clerk as necessary.
  • Discuss Jefferson County agriculture and local foods with customers.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Ability to complete basic math in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work with the public.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register.
  • Must be able to drive personal or Association vehicle for pick-up and delivery of product from the warehouse to the Taste NY Market (hand cart may be used for transportation purposes).
  • Must be able to push/pull 50-75 pounds.
  • Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. regularly.
  • Ability to use or learn to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • 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 Taste NY Store Clerk/Keyholder job description.

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All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by March 24, 2024.

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Title of Position: Taste NY Store Clerk/Keyholder

Details of Position: P/T, 32 hrs/wk, $17.00/hr

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with management of inventory, operation of cash register, cash controls, transportation of inventory to the store, customer service, and record keeping.
  • Inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed.
  • Open and close the store, act in the capacity of cashier, store clerk and utility clerk as necessary.
  • Discuss Jefferson County agriculture and local foods with customers.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Ability to complete basic math in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work with the public.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register.
  • Must be able to drive personal or Association vehicle for pick-up and delivery of product from the warehouse to the Taste NY Market Store on Fort Drum (hand cart may be used for transportation purposes).
  • Must be able to push/pull 50-75 pounds.
  • Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. regularly.
  • Ability to use or learn to use Microsoft Word and Excel. 
  • Valid NYS 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.

Review the Taste NY Store Clerk/Keyholder at Fort Drum job description.

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All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by March 18, 2024.

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Join our Nutrition Team!

Title of Position: Nutrition Educator Assistant 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $19.00/hr 

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Create media content  
  • Maintain nutrition files 
  • Maintain teaching kitchen 
  • Data tracking and entry 
  • Create marketing materials 
  • Shop for ingredients and prep food for programming 
  • Represent the program in the community 

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and one (1) year 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.
  • Ability to read and write in English.
  • Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
  • Basic computer and word processing skills.
  • Ability to carry supplies and equipment, climb stairs.
  • Must be comfortable purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing and following recipes.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 2, 2024. 

Review the Nutrition Assistant job description

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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 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 college level coursework in nutrition and/or health education with training and experience to communicate 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 work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 2, 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 Educator

Details of Position: P/T, 15-20 hrs/wk, $16.00/hr 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in the 4-H Afterschool programs. 
  • Use 4-H curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). 
  • Make a positive impact in the lives of youth! 

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program 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 Educator job description.

Please apply for the school you are interested in working at.

Augustinian Academy Central School 

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Belleville Henderson Central School (20 hours per week)

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Beaver River Central School (20 hours per week)

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Carthage Central School (20 hours per week)

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Calcium Primary School (15 hours per week) 

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Calcium Primary School (20 hours per week)

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Case Middle School (20 hours per week)

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Copenhagen Central School (20 hours per week)

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Evans Mills Primary School (15 hours per week) 

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Evans Mills Primary School (20 hours per week)

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Indian River Intermediate School (15 hours per week)

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Indian River Intermediate School (20 hours per week) 

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LaFargeville Central School (20 hours per week)

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North Elementary School (20 hours per week)

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Ohio Elementary School (20 hours per week)

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Philadelphia Primary School (20 hours per week)

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South Jefferson Central School (Mannsville Elementary) (20 hours per week) 

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South Jefferson Middle School (20 hours per week) (this position runs 9/1/24-6/15/25) 

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Theresa Primary School (15 hours per week) 

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Theresa Primary School (20 hours per week)

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Wiley Intermediate School (15 hours per week)

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Wiley Intermediate School (20 hours per week)

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Substitute Educator 

Details of Position: P/T, 15 hrs/wk, $16.00/hr 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Use 4-H curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). 
  • Provide coverage for Afterschool Educators when needed. 
  • Make a positive impact in the lives of youth!  

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program 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 Substitute Educator job description

Beaver River Central School 

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Belleville Henderson Central School  

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Carthage Middle School 

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Copenhagen Central School  

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LaFargeville Central School

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Watertown City School District 

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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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Contact

Jane Pearson
Human Resources Coordinator
jep347@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 223

Last updated March 18, 2024