Jobs

Join our Local Foods Team!

Title of Position: Local Foods Educator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $17.25/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 classes and events. 
• Train farmers market managers, staff, volunteers, and vendors on SNAP/EBT acceptance best practices. 
• Use established marketing channels to highlight local food opportunities. 
• Educator customers on usage of food resource programs and farmers markets. 
• Work with the Farmers Market Federation of New York, farmers market managers, farmers market vendors, and the community to increase opportunities for local producers by increasing the number of farmers markets accepting SNAP/EBT and other food resource programs. 
• Provide training, support, and education in relation to Farm to School programming in the North and Central regions. 

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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by March 23, 2022. 

Review the Local Foods Educator job description. 

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Work at Taste NY!

Taste NY was 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 (2 positions open) 

Details of Position: P/T, 25 hrs/wk, $15.00/hr

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with inventory, operation of cash register, cash controls, transportation of inventory to the store, food service, and record keeping. 
• Provide good customer service. 
• Inspect the store for cleanliness, organization, and refill supplies as needed. 
• Engage with customers about agriculture and local foods in Jefferson County. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree 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). 
• 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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by March 31, 2022.

Review the Taste NY Store Clerk job description.

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Work on Fort Drum!

Title of Position: Financial Readiness Program Educator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $17.75/hr (plus a $600 sign-on bonus!) 

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Financial Readiness programs and activities with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division on Fort Drum. 
• Teach personal financial management, basic investing, retirement planning, and more to Fort Drum Soldiers. 
• Provide one-on-one budget education and create individualized budgets for soldiers and family members. 

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 April 6, 2022. 

Review the Financial Readiness Program Educator job description.

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Join our 4-H Team!

Title of Position: 4-H Youth Development Educator

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $17.25/hr 

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Health & Wellness initiatives (including physical, wellness, and nutrition programs). 
• Implement programming through the Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP) program. 
• Introduce youth to new situations, ideas, and people. 
• Challenge youth to learn and develop new skills and promote and encourage health and wellness and community initiatives. 

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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by March 23, 2023. 

Review the 4-H Youth Development Educator job description. 

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Title of Position: 4-H Youth Development Summer Educator

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $16.00/hr

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a 6-week, 9-hour program utilizing 4-H research-based curricula for youth during July & August. 
• Assist with the Jefferson County 4-H Fair preparation, implementation, and follow-up. 
• Assist with preparations, implement, and follow-up of Jefferson County 4-H's role in the NYS 4-H Fair. 
• Assist with various 4-H summer camp programming. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by April 6, 2023.

Review the 4-H Youth Development Summer Educator job description.

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Join our Nutrition Team!

Title of Position: SNAP-Ed Nutritionist 

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Help improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Jefferson & Lewis counties.
• Deliver established SNAP-Ed programming to participants 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education 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.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Experience with and understanding of rural, low-income populations.
• 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 4, 2023.

Review the SNAP-Ed Nutritionist job description. 

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Title of Position: SNAP-Ed / FVRx Nutritionist 

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Do you have experience in nutrition insecurity and creating healthy lifestyles? Do you have a passion for helping your community? This may be the job for you! 

• Help improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Jefferson & Lewis counties. 
• Deliver established SNAP-Ed programming and implement Fruit & Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) program activities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience) in public health, nutrition, exercise science, or related field. 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Experience with and understanding of rural, low-income populations.
• Experience with nutrition 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 4, 2023.

Review the SNAP-Ed/FVRx Nutritionist job description. 

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Join our 4-H Afterschool Team!

For the 2022-2023 School Year

About our 4-H Afterschool Programs

Do you have a passion for working with kids? Do you want to help them succeed academically and beyond? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County operates several 4-H Afterschool 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: P/T; 15-20 hrs/wk; $16.00/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 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

Review the 4-H Afterschool Educator job description (15 hours per week).

Review the 4-H Afterschool Educator job description (20 hours per week).  

Each school location must be applied for separately. 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Antwerp Primary School (15 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Antwerp Primary School (20 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Augustinian Academy (20 hours per week). 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Calcium Primary School (15 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Calcium Primary School (20 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Carthage Middle School (15 hours per week). 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Carthage Middle School (20 hours per week).

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Copenhagen Central School (15 hours per week). 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Evans Mills Primary School (15 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Evans Mills Primary School (20 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at LaFargeville Central School (20 hours per week).

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Ohio Elementary School (20 hours per week). 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Philadelphia Primary School (15 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Philadelphia Primary School (20 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Theresa Primary School (15 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees! 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Theresa Primary School (20 hours per week). This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for all new employees!

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Wiley Intermediate School (15 hours per week). 

4-H Afterschool Educator positions open at Wiley Intermediate School (20 hours per week).

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Title of Position: Substitute Afterschool Program Educators

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

About the Position:

Do you have a passion for working with kids? Do you want to help them succeed academically and beyond? We are looking for Substitute Afterschool Educators in various school districts. 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.

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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.

Review the 4-H Afterschool Substitute Educator job description. 

Substitute Educator positions open at Beaver River Central School.

Substitute Educator positions open at Belleville Henderson Central School. 

Substitute Educator positions open at Carthage Middle School.

Substitute Educator positions open at Copenhagen Central School. 

Substitute Educator positions open in the Indian River School District.

Substitute Educator positions open in the LaFargeville Central School. 

Substitute Educator positions open in the Watertown City School District. 

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Title of Positions: 4-H Afterschool Teen Mentor/Program Assistant 

Position Details: P/T, 15 hrs/wk, $13.50/hr 

About the Position:

Are you a teen looking to get involved in the afterschool program at your school? Do you want to be a good role model for other students? We have the perfect opportunity for you! 

The Teen Mentor/Program Assistant will assist the afterschool program and provide activities for youth. They will positively promote 4-H program activities and research-based curriculum while working with youth in grades K-8. The Teen Mentor/Program Assistant will encourage and engage participants to complete academic activities that improve their learning. They will be a supportive and positive role model to students. 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.

Review the 4-H Afterschool Teen Mentor/Program Assistant job description.

Teen Mentor/Program Assistant position open at Copenhagen Central School.

Teen Mentor/Program Assistant position open at LaFargeville Central School.

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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 2023 summer camping season!

Open Positions:

• Kitchen Manager/Cook 
  • Review the Kitchen Manager/Cook job description. 
• Ropes Coordinator 
  • Review the Ropes Coordinator job description. 
• Senior Counselors 
  • Review the Senior Counselor job description. 
• Junior Counselors 
  • Review the Junior Counselor job description. 
• Junior Counselors/Lifeguards 
  • Review the Junior Counselors/Lifeguards job description.  
• Senior Counselors/Lifeguards
  • Review the Senior Counselors/Lifeguards job description. 
• Waterfront Director
  • Review the Waterfront Director job description. 
• Camp Nurse
  • Review the Camp Nurse job description. 

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Last updated March 20, 2023