Family Life Subject Educator

WDR-00040639 Family Life Subject Educator – Riverhead, NY

Job Description Summary:

The Family life Subject Educator is a member of the Human Development team under the Community Education Program. Responsible for supporting educational program needs, assisting in delivering program goals and objectives, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for adults and youth with a subject matter focus on child & human development, social emotional health, and wellbeing. Work as an Extension Association team member in addressing local, regional, and statewide programming priorities. This individual represents Cornell Cooperative Extension's Community Education programs to the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University as part of program delivery. This position is funded by a contract with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human development (Child Development), Social work or Psychology or associate degree in human development (Child Development), Social work or Psychology and experience relevant to the role of this position.
• Fluency in family and human relationship research.
• Ability/experience in facilitating workshops and curriculum development.
• Experience in blog writing and podcast scriptwriting, and production
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools and methods and electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
• Detail-oriented. Ability to follow procedures and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Proficient with windows-based software, including the use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.
• Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human development during the Life Span (infancy through old age)
• Experience with Cornell Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations
• Grant writing experience
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $23.00 Per Hour

Hour: Non-exempt (20 -35 hours per week)

Dates: Open until filled

Benefits: Full Benefits include 21 days of vacation days per year, 3 personal days, accrued sick days, 16 holidays, health and dental insurance Program (NYSHIP), Employees' Retirement System (New York State Retirement System -NYSLRS), Cornell University Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (CUTDAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Long-Term Disability, Auto/Home/Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Long Term Care Insurance, and NY's 529 College Savings Program.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click link to apply: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Family-Life-Subject-Educator_WDR-00040639

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120 or via email at cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Last updated October 17, 2023