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4-H Afterschool Teen Mentor/Program Assistant - Immaculate Heart Central School - Watertown, NY

New York State (Other)Full time$16 / hourPosted 19 days ago
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This position is classified as an Association Temporary Program position and will serve as an After-School Teen Mentor/Program Assistant responsible for assisting the after-school program by providing after-school program activities for youth, within the scope of work between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (CCE) and the school district. This position is responsible for support to the organization within the limits of established policies, guidelines and/or procedures. The Teen Mentor/Program Assistant will positively promote and utilize existing 4-H program activities and research-based curriculum while working with youth in grades K-8, while assisting with programming efforts. This position will encourage and engage program participants to complete academic activities that improve their learning set skills. This position will be a supportive and positive role model to program participants. This position will communicate with the Program Coordinator and After-School Program Educators and report any concerns to ensure positive promotion of 4-H programming. The Teen Mentor/Program Assistant will communicate with colleagues, customers, Association leaders, and government officials in a professional manner and will appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public. This position is responsible for carrying out other professional duties as assigned to fulfill the policies and priorities of the Association.    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGAll applicants must apply online by close of day on September 4, 2026. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. Please contact Diana Young, Assistant Manager for HR in Afterschool at 315-788-8450 with questions. POSITION DETAILS:This position is a part-time non-exempt position, 15 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. POSITION INFORMATION:Required Qualifications: Experience relevant to the role of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and community leaders.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual means.Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work within strict timeframes.Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.Demo...