• Master’s degree in Youth Development, Education, or closely related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant work experience. PHD may substitute for 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain programming partnerships with a variety of community/governmental/educational agencies and organizations.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to develop and monitor a program budget.
• Knowledge of agriculture, farm management, Long Island history, environmental and farming issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to work with the county and legislators to obtain funding and ensure facilities are maintained appropriately.
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject-matter appropriate to area of youth development.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology.
• Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management.
• Demonstrated experience with fund development, management, and grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders and clientele groups.
• Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
• Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension and 4-H Youth Development.
• Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management.
• Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community.
• Experience in guiding and collaborating with volunteers.
• Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $90,000-$95,000 per year

Schedule: EXEMPT – Reg: 40+ hours per week

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.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available