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Lewis County
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4-H Summer Interns (2)

Lewis County 4‑H is excited to welcome motivated college and college‑bound students to apply for our paid 4‑H Youth Development Internship!

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a real impact in your community. Interns can work up to 350 hours at $16.00/hour, contributing to 4‑H programs, events, county fair activities, and youth engagement throughout the summer.

As an intern, you’ll:

- Build communication and leadership skills

- Support youth programming and outreach

- Work alongside our dedicated volunteers, and community members

- Receive guidance and mentorship from Extension staff

- Connect what you’ve learned in the classroom to meaningful, real‑world experience

If you're passionate about youth development, community service, or exploring a future career in education, human services or agriculture, this is a fantastic way to grow your skills—and have fun doing it!

Ready to join our team and make a difference?

Submit your application by April 30th to:

7395 East Rd.

Lowville, NY 13367

Or by email to lewis-4h@cornell.edu

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Contact

Michele Ledoux
Executive Director
mel14@cornell.edu
(315) 376-5270

Last updated April 21, 2026

Jobs

Campus & NYS CCE Jobs

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CCE employment opportunities are available throughout New York State and on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York.

Visit the CCE campus website for employment opportunities with Extension on the Cornell University campus and at local associations statewide.

External applicants visit CCE Careers to search current opportunities. (See Applying for a job: external candidates for additional instructions).

Internal applicants apply via Workday under the Career, Talent & Performance section.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. 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.

Questions? Email the recruiter listed on the job posting or email us at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

Summary of Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid time off is available to all regular full time and part time (20 hours or more) plus some temporary benefits eligible employees (based on length of service):

Holidays-The Association offices close for all major holidays, according to a predetermined schedule and policy (up to 12 days per year). On these days, eligible employees receive compensation, based on their regularly scheduled hours.

Vacation Time- Employees earn vacation time based on number of hours scheduled per week. Eligible employees earn the equivalent of 5 weeks per calendar year and are eligible to use vacation time immediately upon earning.

Sick Leave-Employees earn the equivalent of one day per month, based on scheduled hours per week.Time may be accrued, or saved, up to 200 total working days and can then be used to pay for health insurance costs at retirement from CCE.

Personal Leave- Employees earn personal days equivalent to 3 days per calendar year. New employees earn leave based on the trimester of the year they are hired and can use this leave immediately.

Medical and Supplemental Benefits

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s regular full time, part time (over 20 hours) and temporary benefits eligible employees receive benefits through Cornell University as part of the Contract College system. We provide the following options:

  • New York State Health Insurance Plan which includes choices in coverage providers
  • Emblem Health Dental (no cost to employee and eligible family members)
  • New York State Retirement
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tax Deferred Annuity
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Group Universal Life Insurance
  • Personal Accidental Insurance
  • Legal Plan Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • New York’s College Savings Program