This position will serve as the 4-H Camp Owahta Program Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Cortland County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director. This position will be responsible for the overall management of Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Cortland County's 4-H Camp Owahta located in McGraw, New York. The camp features a six week (+/-) summer residential youth camp season as well as day programs in environmental education, leadership training, and related 4-H youth programming in shoulder seasons. Responsibilities include: managing and promoting the use of camp facilities, preparing for the summer camping season with moderate discretion, marketing, fundraising, grant writing, training and supervision of seasonal staff, scheduling of camp-related functions, 4-H education program responsibilities utilizing research-based materials, accreditation, and general supervision of the facility. This position will assist as needed with facilities. The Camp Director will sleep on-site in a cabin with private bathroom and kitchenette during periods when summer staff (i.e. Staff Training) and/or youth are in overnight residence at camp. This position will be responsible for enhancing 4-H Programs, resources and collaborations in all assigned areas of 4-H Youth Development programming, and will be responsible for the implementation of innovative 4-H programming with a high level of discretion, in accordance with the 4-H Youth Development Program Area's Plan of Work. This position will work towards and maintain ACA accreditation. This position will be responsible for maintaining all Department of Health standards. This position will directly supervise the following positions in the Youth & Family Program Area: Camp Maintenance, Administrative Assistant and Association Temporary Program positions as needed, including the summer residential camp staff at 4-H Camp Owahta.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
All applicants must apply online by close of day on November 16, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an 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 the CCE office at 607-391-2660 with questions.
POSITION DETAILS:
This position is a full-time, exempt position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $61,000.00 to $64,000.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
Familiarity with principles, theory, research and application of youth camping environments (summer camp, residential camp, and camp programming).
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for education and communication purposes.
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts with volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.
Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Responsibilities:
?Development - 5%
Apply 4-H youth development subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for all assigned 4-H Youth Development programs.
Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the youth participants at camp and within 4-H programs.
Using 4-H research-based curriculum, develop all programming at 4-H Camp Owahta.
?Delivery - 25%
Apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans in all assigned areas of programming responsibility.
Teach innovative, developmentally appropriate 4-H programming with discretion in all areas of assigned programming responsibility, in accordance with the established Plan of Work.
Occasionally teach existing 4-H youth development programs as designed.
Effectively utilize all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of all assigned 4-H educational programs.
Work to foster acceptance of the 4-H Youth Development Program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4-H Youth Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.
Evaluation - 5%
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all programs offered.
Analyze program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making improvements in programming.
Based on program parameters, interpret evaluation data to constituents as appropriate.
Develop and maintain a thorough evaluation process for 4-H Camp Owahta to ensure we meet the community's needs and meet industry standards.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction - 25%
Plan the delivery and structure of delivery for 4-H youth development educational program goals with discretion via various methods for all assigned 4-H Youth Development Programs, including 4-H Camp Owahta.
Anticipate and project assigned 4-H youth development program expenses, including 4-H Camp Owahta, with discretion.
Propose budget for assigned programs based on established financial guidelines and/or procedures, and provide information to the overall 4-H youth development budget process and allocate budget amounts for assigned 4-H programs, including 4-H Camp Owahta.
Plan 4-H fund development activities as appropriate, and be an active participant on the grant writing team as necessary for the development of grant applications to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts.
With discretion, plan effective strategic marketing and mass media efforts in the promotion of assigned 4-H Programs, public affairs, events and functions (i.e. Camp School Days, Winter Festival, Family Fishing Day, Open House, 4-H Shooting Sports).
Provide 4-H Program related information to the staffing plan development process.
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for 4-H Camp Owahta in cooperation with the CCE of Cortland County that includes the development of materials and information to market current 4-H Camp offerings as well as promote use of camp facilities.
Management - 30%
Provide overall management for the ACA accreditation process.
Provide guidance for the assigned 4-H Youth Development educational programs and program activities and ensure they conform to the Association's Plan of Work.
Provide overall grant management for assigned grants and/or contracts.
Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the assigned 4-H programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed.
Allocate program resources to accomplish Association program objectives within the assigned 4-H programs.
Monitor assigned 4-H programs income/expenses to ensure spending is within the program budget constraints.
Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to designated staff, including seasonal staff at 4-H Camp Owahta, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the Executive Director as required.
Provide oversight to Program Volunteers.
Monitor and schedule staff time to ensure program need is met.
Manage and provide oversight for the 4-H Camp Owahta budget, including ordering and inventory.
Ensure that 4-H Camp Owahta meets all Department of Health standards and maintain the needed permits for operation of camp.
Coordination/Operation - 5%
Coordinate all aspects of the 4-H enrollment and reporting process for assigned 4-H programs.
Coordinate 4-H fundraisers and trips as assigned.
Coordinate and maintain the ACA accreditation process.
Obtain evaluation data and program needs assessments from program participants based on existing evaluation framework and guidelines.
Provide complex administrative support to prepare materials for report submission to meet funding requirements.
Coordinate projects and ongoing outreach efforts in accordance with established Plan of Work.
Coordinate effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
Organize and coordinate activities related to 4-H Camp Programming (i.e. Camp School Days, Winter Festival, Family Fishing Day, Open House, Ropes Course).
Coordinate all administrative aspects of 4-H Camp Owahta to include, but not limited to: compilation of safety manual; coordinating the ordering and inventory of supplies (including end of year inventory), marketing of 4-H Camp Owahta including brochure development and distribution, coordinating the use of camp software, and coordinating the camp staff interview process.
Organize and coordinate 4-H staff training and leadership training programs for 4-H Camp Owahta staff.
Provide overall coordination of camp facilities, operations and programming.
Schedule health department, ropes course, and other facilities inspections.
Coordinate and compile all information and resources for the Camp accreditation process.
Serve as host for overnight and day-only groups at Camp.
Provide administrative support for fund development activities as identified.
This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
Attend NYS 4-H Camp training and meetings and ACA trainings as required.
Participate in required training to meet SACC (School Age Child Care) licensing regulations.
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 in programming and association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and 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.
Job Title:
Association Program Manager
Level:
003
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Jerilynn Cross
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