Community Horticulture & Environment Educator

Cornell University Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Sick and Personal time

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension Westchester County is seeking an Association Community Educator to deliver high quality educational programs in horticulture and pest management. You will work with Master Gardener Volunteers, professionals, and local residents, using diverse delivery methods.

The role is in-office or in the field, not remote, with travel and flexible hours. Compensation is $67,000–$72,000 yearly, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or related field.
• One year volunteer or related work experience.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality educational programs and events for commercial green industry, consumers, and Master Gardener Volunteers.
• Assist in teaching innovative educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Foster acceptance of horticultural and pest management best practices.
• Utilize a variety of delivery systems (articles, newsletters, events, tours, media, internet) to deliver programs.
• Represent the program to the public, leaders, government officials, and Cornell University.

Skills

Teaching and outreach

Communication skills

Horticulture knowledge

Pest management knowledge

Public speaking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or Environmental Science

One year volunteer or related work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension Westchester County is seeking an Association Community Educator to deliver high quality educational programs in horticulture and pest management. You will work with Master Gardener Volunteers, professionals, and local residents, using diverse delivery methods.

The role is in-office or in the field, not remote, with travel and flexible hours. Compensation is $67,000–$72,000 yearly, commensurate with experience.