Community Nutrition & Food Access Educator

Cornell University Library; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Program

Retirement Plan (NYSLERS)

Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

Disability & EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Plan Insurance

Pet Insurance

Education Savings Plan

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an Association Subject Educator I to deliver high-quality, nutrition- and health-focused educational programs from the Ellicottville, NY office. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-county teams, community engagement, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering evidence-based programs, coordinating with partner agencies, and maintaining professional relationships with community leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Health Education and/or Public Health required.
• Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with tact and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software including Internet and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency with virtual communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, educational programs and events across multiple counties to expand food security and food-based economies.
• Assist in team efforts to increase awareness of food system services including mobile markets and farmers markets.
• Serve as a resource for staff, volunteers, participants, and partner agencies.
• Develop relationships with community leaders and engage in local events and visits to agricultural spaces.
• Represent the extension in a professional manner to public and officials.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Travel readiness

Office/IT productivity (Outlook, Excel

Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Health Education and/or Public Health

Associate’s Degree + 2 years transferrable experience may substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Windows OS

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an Association Subject Educator I to deliver high-quality, nutrition- and health-focused educational programs from the Ellicottville, NY office. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-county teams, community engagement, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering evidence-based programs, coordinating with partner agencies, and maintaining professional relationships with community leaders.