Agriculture Education & Community Programs Lead

Cornell University Library

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 68,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
New York State health insurance (NYHIP
Dental insurance
New York State Retirement (NYSERS)
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance and other options

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County seeks an Association Resource Educator to lead local agriculture programming, deliver research-based education, and connect residents with regional and statewide experts.

The role requires a Master’s degree, travel, strong communication, and grant-writing abilities, with flexible hours in a county-wide program supported by a collaborative team.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required.
  • Experience relevant to the role.
  • Ability to meet regular travel requirements.
  • Valid NYS driver’s license with insurability.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
  • Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate programs.
  • Identify and secure funding and grants.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Tech: Office, virtual meetings, program software.
  • Work environment includes office, outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and develop programs; identify gaps and trends.
  • Collaborate with staff and partners to develop new programs.
  • Research, identify, select, and create resources for the program.
  • Maintain linkage with funders and Cornell University for guidance.
  • Ensure programs are within the Plan of Work.
  • Create lesson plans and deliver programs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert; field questions.
  • Participate with committees, work teams, and professional organizations.
  • Represent CCE before public, leaders, officials; education delivery.
  • Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies.
  • Interact with participants; guidance from Cornell.
  • Use proven educational methodologies.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with statewide Plan of Work.
  • Apply knowledge to evaluate and improve programs.

Skills

Travel readiness
Flexible hours
Communication
Program evaluation
Grant/funding outreach
Team collaboration
Tech proficiency
Public speaking

Education

Masters degree

Tools

Microsoft Office
Virtual meetings
Program software

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County seeks an Association Resource Educator to lead local agriculture programming, deliver research-based education, and connect residents with regional and statewide experts.

The role requires a Master’s degree, travel, strong communication, and grant-writing abilities, with flexible hours in a county-wide program supported by a collaborative team.

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