Community Horticulture & Environment Educator

Cornell University Library; Village of Elmsford (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick/Personal time

Education or training support

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension Westchester County is seeking an Association Community Educator to deliver high quality horticulture and environmental education programs. The role involves working with commercial green industry professionals, volunteers, residents, and government representatives in regional workshops and field activities.

The educator will teach, evaluate programs, and collaborate with Master Gardener volunteers, with in-office or field-based work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or related field.
• One year volunteer or related work experience.
• Ability to meet travel requirements and motor vehicle standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality educational programs for commercial green industry, consumers, and Master Gardener Volunteers.
• Teach innovative educational programs to diverse audiences and foster best-practice adoption.
• Utilize multiple delivery methods (articles, newsletters, events, demonstrations, media, internet) to reach audiences.
• Represent the Association professionally to the public, leaders, officials and Cornell University.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching/education

Pest management knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension Westchester County is seeking an Association Community Educator to deliver high quality horticulture and environmental education programs. The role involves working with commercial green industry professionals, volunteers, residents, and government representatives in regional workshops and field activities.

The educator will teach, evaluate programs, and collaborate with Master Gardener volunteers, with in-office or field-based work.