FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EDUCATOR @ Fort Drum



Title of Position:                    FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EDUCATOR                                   
Details of Position:                 F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $21.50/hr
Locations of Position:            Fort Drum/CCE Jefferson, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY
 
About the Position:
This position will serve as the Family Development Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will implement Family Development programming for a menu of existing Family Development educational programs and activities for the Soldier and Family Readiness Division on Fort Drum. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established Family Development programming in support of Soldier and Family Readiness Division programs and will deliver other established Family Development programming and activities, both on-site and off-site in accordance with the Fort Drum Program Area’s plan of work.  This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the Family Development Program and will assist the Fort Drum Issue Leader with marketing efforts for Family Development programming.
 
Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family, child counseling, behavioral science, education, community health, public health or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferable program/functional experience.
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in family and children’s services or community organizations.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in domestic/family violence education/prevention.
  • Valid New York State 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.
Excellent benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include, but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program; dental insurance; New York State Employee Retirement System; vacation, personal and sick leave, etc.  
 
Attention Applicants:  Please be aware of the following – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.  PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by September 16, 2025.
www.ccejefferson.org and click on “jobs.”