Agriculture Education & Community Programs Lead

Cornell University Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

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.