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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON FORT DRUM

ABOUT OUR FORT DRUM PROGRAMS

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County cares about our Fort Drum community! As a result of a unique partnership between the United States Army, Fort Drum and Cornell Cooperative Extension, we provide a variety of programs that focus on strengthening our Military families and connecting them to our community both on and off Post. The goals of these programs include: fostering resiliency, encouraging financial independence, promoting positive relationships and healthy family functioning, preparing Soldiers and their families for the transitions that happen regularly within the Army Community, creating volunteer opportunities that really make a difference, and assisting Military family members and Veterans to obtain employment. Come join our team and work with us to strengthen and support our Military families.

POSITION OPENINGS

Title of Position: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $13.60 per hour

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY

About the Position: Do you enjoy customer service? Would you enjoy answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, and organizing and supporting a variety of projects and program areas? Can you use a variety of computer programs, update documents, logs, and reports? Can you coordinate and prioritize tasks? Does having a full state benefit package matter to you? This position may be for you!

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a field directly relating to marketing/public affairs.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks, governmental checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• NO MILITARY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 18, 2019.

Review the job description.

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Title of Position: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $13.60 per hour

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY

About the Position: Do you enjoy customer service? Would you enjoy answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, and organizing and supporting a variety of projects and program areas? Can you use a variety of computer programs, update documents, logs, and reports? Can you coordinate and prioritize tasks? Does having a full state benefit package matter to you? This position may be for you!

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required (DMV and Criminal Background Checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• NO MILITARY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 30, 2019.

Review the job description.

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Title of Position: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EDUCATOR

Details of Position: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, $15.50/hr

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY

About the Position: Would you enjoy working with families – both parents and their children? Can you teach informal educational workshops (both individual and group sessions) on the following topics: positive communication, parenting, stress and anger management, and creating a safe home environment to include child neglect, abuse and domestic violence prevention? Are you organized? Can you coordinate and oversee a schedule of classes and workshops? Does having a full state benefit package matter to you? This position may be for you!

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family, child counseling, behavioral science, education, community health, public health or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in family and children’s services or community organizations.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in domestic/family violence education/prevention.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks, governmental checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• NO MILITARY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 30, 2019.

Review the job description.

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WORK FOR TASTE NY

Taste NY is an initiative launched by Governor Cuomo 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 Positions: TASTE NY MARKET STORE CLERKS & KEYHOLDERS

Details of Position: Can be scheduled anytime between Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; $12.23 - $13.60/hr (4 positions available)

Location of Position: Thousand Islands Welcome Center - Alexandria Bay

About the Position:

Are you friendly, good at customer service, and usually smiling? Taste NY Market Store Clerks will assist with management of inventory, operate a cash register, provide cash controls, help with transportation of inventory to the store, provide basic food service and do basic record keeping. On a daily basis the store clerk will inspect the store for cleanliness, organize and refill supplies as needed. The clerk will be able to discuss Jefferson County agriculture and local foods with customers to engage them in these areas and to provide information upon request about the food and farm products sold in the store. In addition, Keyholders will be responsible for opening and closing the store and overseeing staff in the absence of the Market Manager and Assistant Manager. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• 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)
• 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 meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks)
• Ability to work flexible hours which will include evenings and/or weekends.

Review the job description for Taste NY Market Clerks. 

Review the job description for Taste NY Market Keyholders. 

Please include availability in cover letter when applying. 

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OPPORTUNITIES IN 4-H AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

ABOUT OUR 4-H AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County operates several 4-H After-School Programs in multiple school districts in Jefferson and Lewis Counties.These programs provide comprehensive youth development opportunities for participants in grades pre-K-12 in participating school districts.Youth take part in 4-H club activities and life skills, focusing in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM) as well as a variety of other academic improvement initiatives utilizing research-based 4-H curricula.

Title of Positions : 4-H AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM EDUCATORS

Position Details: Part-Time; 20 hrs/wk; $15.50/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth from the school district.
• Provide guidance, direction and supervision for program participants and 4-H After-School activities, including club and life skills.
• Assist collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program.
• Provide instruction utilizing 4-H curricula in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM).
• Assist in the creation of program lesson plans.
• Provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other 4-H After-School Programs.

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 associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (After-School Checks – Grant Based).
• 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.

Each school location must be applies for separately.

POSITIONS OPEN AT COPENHAGEN CENTRAL

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POSITIONS OPEN AT LAFARGEVILLE CENTRAL

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POSITIONS OPEN AT WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOLS

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Title of Positions: 4-H AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: TEACHER TUTORS

Position Details: Part-Time; 5-6 hrs/wk; $20.00/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive remedial assistance as well as assistance with homework to participants enrolled in the 4-H After-school Program during the academic study portion of the program.
• Coordinate with other 4-H After-school Program Educators and the 4-H After-school Program Coordinator to implement the academic portion of the program.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (After-School Checks – Grant Based).
• 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.

POSITIONS OPEN AT INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL

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Work at 4-H Camp Wabasso this Summer!

Are you energetic and enthusiastic? Do you have a sense of humor? 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 2019 summer camping season!

Open Positions:

Senior Camp Counselor

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Kitchen Assistant

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Kitchen Manager – Cook

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To apply for a position at 4-H Camp Wabasso, you must complete the application and submit your completed application directly to: 

4-H Camp Wabasso
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
203 N. Hamilton St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-788-8450
Fax: 315-788-8461
Email: sag58@cornell.edu

Last updated April 15, 2019