Hybrid Program Assistant: Beginning Farmers & Veterans

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition and education benefits

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a part-time Program/Extension Aide III to support the Cornell Small Farm Program, assisting beginning farmers and veterans pursuing agriculture careers. Responsibilities include creating educational resources, coordinating workshops, surveys, and outreach across New York State.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience in agriculture, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience in agriculture or equivalent combination.
• Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to meet travel requirements of the position, have reliable transportation and be willing to travel with occasional overnight trips being required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical, as is ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, tasks, resources and information efficiently to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in extending our resources to support those on active duty who want to farm after their service commitment.
• Support development of resources and training available to meet the needs of veterans and others who have an interest in pursuing careers in agriculture.
• Develop connections to establish collaborations with agricultural and non-agricultural veteran groups to create pathways that link veterans to broad agricultural support.
• Support the implementation of farmer training and educational resources that address specific needs of beginning farmers and complement existing, established resources.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of the beginning farmer and veteran audience through further development of existing communications platforms and messaging.
• Facilitate communications to attract veterans and other aspiring farmers to project activities.
• Schedule, coordinate, obtain and perform surveys and processing of program results; collect and evaluate data and run standard reports.
• Participate in program planning and development.
• Perform data entry, maintain databases and assist in development of standard procedures for collecting information, payment fees, and provide instruction.
• Assist in planning and organizing logistics of workshops, conference and tours; maintain event calendars and keep track of participants/attendance and correspondence for programs.
• Inform clients, stakeholders and community members of available educational and extension programs and services offered by community agencies and organizations.
• Assist in developing new materials; select appropriate program or material for each client.
• Maintain and update website and social media pages; identify information, tools, research and other related data for stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of training and educational materials; coordinate requests for outreach resource documents such as fact sheets, newsletters and guides; maintain supplies and materials inventory.
• Prepare, maintain, and demonstrate appropriate use of educational materials and lesson plans; conduct home visits and group presentations.
• Assist in recruitment of program participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Social media proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a part-time Program/Extension Aide III to support the Cornell Small Farm Program, assisting beginning farmers and veterans pursuing agriculture careers. Responsibilities include creating educational resources, coordinating workshops, surveys, and outreach across New York State.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience in agriculture, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and willingness to travel.