Jobs

Work at 4-H Camp Wabasso!

Are you energetic? 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, NY, is now accepting application for the 2020 summer camping season! 

Open Positions:

Assistant Camp Director

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Kitchen Manager/Cook

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Kitchen Assistant

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Camp Program Coordinator (Arts & Crafts, Camping & Rec., Ropes, Archery)

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Senior Counselor/Lifeguard

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Senior Camp Counselor

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Junior Camp Counselor 

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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

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Work on Fort Drum

Title of Position: Financial Readiness Program Educator

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $16.31/hr

Work Location: Fort Drum, NY

About the Position:

Are you good at basic budgeting, personal financial management, basic investment and retirement planning? Are you organized? Can you coordinate work and informal educational sessions? Are you able to teach in both individual and group settings? Does having a full state benefit package matter to you? This position may be for you!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferable 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.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by December 16, 2019.

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Join our Nutrition Team!

Title of Position: Eat Smart New York Nutritionist

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $18.75 per hour

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

About the Position:

Are you interested in helping the local community with nutrition education?

The Eat Smart New York Nutritionist will implement SNAP-ED programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties. The Eat Smart New York Nutritionist will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the SNAP-ED Program and will assist the Nutrition Issue Leader and Social Marketing and Environmental Nutritionist with marketing efforts for SNAP-Ed programming.

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.
• Experience with and understanding of the military community.
• 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 December 19, 2019.

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Title of Position: Nutrition & Life Skills Educator

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $15.50 per hour

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

About the Position:

The Nutrition and Life Skills Educator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Parenting Program will focus on providing breastfeeding education and support for low income individuals and families. The Educator will be responsible for the delivery of established EFNEP programming and activities. Although the main focus will be on breastfeeding, other program topics may include: food and nutrition throughout the life-cycle, food safety, food preparation, physical activity, and basic budgeting. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable program/functional experience).
• Breastfeeding/Lactation education training (IBCLC, CLC or commensurate hands-on 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.

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by December 16, 2019.

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Opportunities in 4-H Afterschool Programming

For the 2019-2020 School Year

About our 4-H Afterschool 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 Afterschool 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. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Each school location must be applied for separately.

Positions open at Copenhagen Central School.

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Positions open at Indian River Intermediate School.

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Positions open at Indian River High School.

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Positions open in the Watertown City School District. 

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Positions open at Wiley Intermediate School

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Title of Position: Afterschool Assistant Program Educator

Position Details: P/T, 15 hrs/wk, $15.50 per hour

Work Location: Wiley Intermediate School/CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

About the Position:

The Afterschool Assistant Program Educator  will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades 5-6 from Wiley Intermediate School in the Watertown City School District. They will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills, as well as assisting the collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program. The Assistant Program Educator will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, and math (STEM).

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.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position, including valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

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Last updated December 13, 2019