Regional Ag. Entrepreneurship & Market Development Educator

Joe; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 61,650 - 75,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 vacation days

14 holidays

3 personal days

12 sick days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

NYS Retirement (NYSLRS)

Job summary

Joe is seeking a Regional Ag. Entrepreneurship & Market Development Educator to empower new and aspiring farmers in Hudson, Massachusetts. This role provides engaging educational experiences, focusing on practical skills and market insight. The educator will operate independently and link farmers with experts across the region. A competitive compensation package includes an annual salary of $68,500, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. All applications must be received online by May 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Empowers new and aspiring farmers to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
• Creates engaging educational experiences for those with ten or fewer years of farming experience.
• Operates independently with limited direct supervision to meet program goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides education in overall farm marketing and management.
• Links farmers with Cornell experts and service providers.
• Contributes to advisory structure and develops areas of specialization.

Job description

The Regional Ag. Entrepreneurship & Market Development Educator empowers new and aspiring farmers to turn their ideas into successful, sustainable businesses. This role creates engaging educational experiences for those with ten or fewer years of farming experience, offering practical skills, market insight, and confidence needed to build strong, competitive operations. In addition, the position also provides education in overall farm marketing and management. The role operates independently with limited direct supervision to meet or exceed program goals. As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, the educator serves as a connector – linking farmers with Cornell experts, peers, service providers, and partner institutions across the region. The position also contributes to advisory structure and develops areas of specialization that reflect both regional needs and the educator’s own strengths and interests.

We firmly believe in work‑life balance and provide generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, holiday pay).

Compensation is paid at the rate of $68,500 annually and includes 21 vacation days, 14 holidays, 3 personal days, and 12 sick days annually. Mileage for work‑related travel is reimbursed. Excellent benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, NYS Retirement (NYSLRS), and more.

All applications must be received online by 11:59 pm May 20, 2026.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate governmental agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.