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The Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) Human Development Educator works under the general program supervision of the Family & Community Resilience Educator to provide program delivery, including management and coordination of the parenting programs in Orange County. The role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of parenting education programs to meet the needs of Orange County youth, families and professionals. Responsibilities include preparation and facilitation of multiple research-based parenting series, and delivery of one-time workshops. This position will also work with kinship families and provide opportunities for peer mentor development. In collaboration with the supervisor, this role is responsible for coordinating the Making Healthful Decisions Conference, the Orange County Parenting and Kinship Coalitions. Additional duties include responding to parenting inquiries, contributing to indirect marketing efforts through blog posts, video chats, and social media.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position working 30 hours per week. Represents the association to the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to child and family well-being. Associates’ Degree and one year transferrable program experience is acceptable.

+ Previous experience in program coordination and direct teaching.

+ Experiences with public speaking in small and large groups.

+ Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using electronic tools and social marketing/media technology.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

+ Must hold valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record acceptable to CCE insurance.

+ Ability to work flexible hours, which will include some evenings, weekends and occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated ability to plan and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

+ Knowledge of working with Orange County community partners.

+ Bilingual in Spanish; read, write and speak.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery – 70%

+ Deliver educational workshops for parenting and family life programming

+ Serve as a subject matter resource for the Orange County community in the area of parenting and family life

+ Provide parenting and family life educational messages to the media (print, radio, and web)

+ Respond to community and public inquiries related to parenting education

+ As part of program delivery, coordinate the Making Healthful Decisions Conference and other professional development opportunities.

+ Collaborate with program partners, guest speakers, and facilitators to ensure seamless program delivery

+ Assist in developing content for newsletters, blogs, and social media to promote family programs

+ Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in parenting and family life education to further program delivery

+ As part of program delivery, coordinate and co-chair the Orange County Parenting and Kinship Coalitions including the coordination of meetings, shared resources, and joint events

+ As part of program delivery, represent CCE before the public, community leaders, and government officials

Program Evaluation – 5%

+ With supervisor, evaluate programs, interpret data, and communicate evaluation results and findings to funders and University faculty

+ Assist in applying subject matter knowledge to evaluate educational programs

+ Coordinate the collection and organization of evaluation data and program feedback for reporting purposes

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction –5%

+ Assist the Supervisor in the planning of educational programs to meet the diverse needs of Orange County parents and caregivers

+ Work with communications staff to plan effective strategic external and internal communication efforts, including strategic marketing efforts

+ Provide supervisor with program-related information to assist with the grant development process

+ Be an active participant in department strategic planning

+ Support other staff with cross-program collaboration as needed

Coordination – 15%

+ Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communication for parenting education series and workshops

+ Coordinate the Making Healthful Decisions Conference and other professional development opportunities.

+ Responsible for managing the parenting and family life content on the CCEOC website and other related social networks

+ Support the implementation and logistics of the Strengthening Families Program, including scheduling, communication, and record-keeping

+ Maintain and update the Our Community Table website and ensure content aligns with ongoing programming

+ Manage registration and participant communication for the Making Healthful Decisions Conference and other events

+ Serve as a point of contact for community members, partners, and participants regarding program scheduling, logistics, and updates.

Professional Improvement – 5%

+ In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

+ Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

+ Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Maintain respectful and professional interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.

+ Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to various audiences.

+ Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Orange County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

+ Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

This is a part time, 30 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $27.03 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

+ Vacation, Sick and Personal time

+ Paid Holidays

+ NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)

+ NYS Retirement

+ Long-term Disability Insurance

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity

+ Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Term Life Insurance

+ Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance

+ Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance

+ Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance

+ Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

+ Voluntary Pet Insurance

+ Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply

All applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume and indicate three individuals who may be contacted as a reference. Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.

All applications must be received on-line by November 12, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. For additional questions or if you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Leah Cadwallader, Regional Human Resources Manager, e-mail [email protected] or (845) 340-3990x314.

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Leah Cadwallader

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. 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.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs) . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.