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Join our Team!

Title of Position: Association Custodian 

Position Details: P/T; 20 hrs/wk; $15.00/hr

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform all tasks outlined in the custodial schedule (vacuuming, moping, trash removal, clean bathrooms, dust, etc.) 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. 
  • Six (6) months volunteer or work related experience. 
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet the travel requirements. 
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Association Custodian job description.

Apply by filling out the application and sending via email, mail, or fax. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County 
203 N. Hamilton St. 
Watertown, NY 13601 
Fax: 315-788-8461 
Email: jep347@cornell.edu 

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Join our 4-H Team!

Title of Position: 4-H Program Educator

Position Details: F/T; 40 hrs/wk; $18.00/hr

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach existing innovative 4-H Youth Development programs. 
  • Expand/develop science, technology, engineering, wellness, and math programs for youth. 
  • Implement and facilitate 4-H programming and activities such as County and State Fair, Ag Extravaganza, Farm Safety Day, Fort Drum Outdoor Adventure Day, and more! 

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent education (Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years transferrable relevant evidence-based research 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 February 2, 2023. 

Review the 4-H Program Educator job description.

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Do you have a passion for working with kids? Do you love providing information about health and wellness? Do you enjoying leading youth groups and classes? Are you creative and engaging?

Title of Position: 4-H Youth Development Educator

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide health and wellness related 4-H youth development opportunities
  • Provide guidance, direction and supervision for program participants
  • Provide instruction utilizing 4-H curricula
  • Assist in the creation of program lesson plans/activities

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 needed.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by February 1, 2023.

Review the 4-H Youth Development Educator (part-time) job description.

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Title of Position: 4-H Youth Development Educator

Position Details: F/T; 40 hrs/wk; $17.25/hr

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 4-H programming on Fort Drum
  • Offer programs that provide military youth with a consistent supportive environment that will assist them in reintegration and sustainment.
  • Provide youth the opportunity to participate in a variety of health and wellness initiatives that introduce them to new situations, ideas, and people.

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 needed.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by February 1, 2023.

Review the 4-H Youth Development Educator (full-time) job description.

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Join our Nutrition!

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 February 14, 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 February 14, 2023.

Review the SNAP-Ed/FVRx Nutritionist job description. 

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Join our Energy Team!

Title of Position: Energy Program Manager 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $51,480.00/salary 

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide program and administrative direction, management and coordination for all aspects of Community Energy programming efforts, including Community Energy programs, energy literacy workshops that target low-income and marginalized populations within a 7-county region (Jefferson/Lewis/Clinton/Essex/St. Lawrence/Franklin/Hamilton Counties). 
  • Provide management and coordination of Community Energy program marketing initiatives for all Community Energy Programs. 
  • Oversee implementation of innovative Community Energy programming with a high level of discretion in accordance with the Community Development Program Area’s Plan of Work. 
  • Coordinate with federal, state and community partners to ensure that target outcomes are met. 
  • Supervise a team of energy advisors (working both remote and in-person) within the 7-county region served under the North Country Energy Hub, occasional travel throughout the region will be required. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree. 
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
  • 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. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by February 15, 2023.

Review the Energy Program Manager job description.

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Title of Position: Energy Advisor (Jefferson/Lewis Counties) 

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote and deliver energy literacy and educational awareness services. 
  • Conduct webinars, workshops, and other events to educate members of disadvantaged communities with the public on the benefits of NYSERDA programs and the Regional Clean Energy Hub. 
  • Increase public participation in energy planning and program coordination activities. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (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 February 15, 2023.

Review the Energy Advisor (Jefferson/Lewis Counties) 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!

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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!

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

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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!

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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!

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

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

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

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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!

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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!

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

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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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!

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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.

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Substitute Educator positions open at Belleville Henderson Central School. 

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Substitute Educator positions open at Carthage Middle School.

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Substitute Educator positions open at Copenhagen Central School. 

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Substitute Educator positions open in the Indian River School District.

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Substitute Educator positions open in the LaFargeville Central School. 

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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.

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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:

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Contact

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

Last updated February 1, 2023

Jobs

What will you find at CCE of Jefferson County?

Our workplace embraces diversity and promotes teamwork in an atmosphere that encourages health and wellness. In fact, we have been recognized as a “Healthy Workplace” by the American Heart Association. At CCE of Jefferson County you will find an environment that fosters autonomy and innovation, so your unique skills, abilities, and talents will be utilized to make a real difference in the community. You will have access to cutting-edge resources through our connection to Cornell University - ensuring you will have what you need when you need it. 

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, based on eligibility, which includes: Health and Dental Insurance; New York State Employees Retirement System (NYSERS); Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave; and a variety of other options. In addition, some positions offer flexible working hours and remote work options. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

We Value Diversity

Cornell Cooperative Extension has a strong, ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our work to serve an increasingly diverse New York State population. We affirm and recognize the importance of robust diversity and inclusion strategies that move beyond tolerance and compliance to create a climate in which all feel welcome and valued. We embrace the distinct talents, contributions, and gifts that can be leveraged through a climate of inclusion which enriches our organization. We value the ongoing promotion of a culture of equity, dignity, and respect across all facets and intersections of human diversity to create a supportive and challenging environment that maximizes creativity, innovation, and success.

Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Current Jefferson County Employees

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