Statewide Regional Roots Program Coordinator

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a Regional Roots Specialist to manage program planning, statewide implementation, partner engagement, and training logistics across New York State. This full‑time, hybrid role emphasizes budgets, continuous quality improvement, and collaboration with culinary subject matter experts and other partners to align with program goals.

You will assess community needs, use evaluation data to guide development, and prepare sponsor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Studies, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 3–5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage program planning, statewide implementation, partner engagement, training logistics, budgets, and quality improvement.
• Assess community and partner needs through surveys, focus groups, and other engagement strategies.
• Prepare reports communicating accomplishments and sponsor/organizational requirements.
• Coordinate communications and outreach by developing and editing program materials and content.
• Represent Cornell at meetings, conferences, and events to build support for farm-to-school initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/related field

3–5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a Regional Roots Specialist to manage program planning, statewide implementation, partner engagement, and training logistics across New York State. This full‑time, hybrid role emphasizes budgets, continuous quality improvement, and collaboration with culinary subject matter experts and other partners to align with program goals.

You will assess community needs, use evaluation data to guide development, and prepare sponsor