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This position will serve as the Communications Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support for Association Marketing and Information Technology; creating and managing social media (i.e. website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.); coordinating marketing campaigns and marketing committee meetings; setting up and managing marketing campaigns; implementing the association marketing plan; setting up laptops; and onboarding new employees as it relates to IT.

The Communications Coordinator will also be responsible for marketing and communications for Taste NY at the North Country Welcome Center. Primary responsibilities include developing and coordinating social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram for the North Country Welcome Center; organizing and overseeing tabling events in the local community; and assisting with the coordination of fundraising efforts in collaboration with local school districts to promote regional products. This position may occasionally open and close the store and perform duties as a cashier, store clerk, and utility clerk as needed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on May 21, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ .

Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a part-time non-exempt position, 32 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

+ Associate Degree or Equivalent Education (GED/High School Diploma and one year of transferrable program/functional experience).

+ Experience relevant to the role of the position.

+ Valid NYS Driver License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

+ Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

+ Ability to work as a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with community and funding partners.

+ Demonstrated strong ability to utilize a variety of marketing channels to effectively target outreach.

+ Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective marketing campaigns.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.

+ Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.

+ Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes (i.e. Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Canva, etc.).

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction and Management - 35%

+ Provide moderately complex administrative tasks in planning for communication and marketing strategies for the Association and its programs, events and activities.

+ Assist in planning effective strategic external and internal communication efforts and marketing efforts to reach target audiences and meet program objectives.

+ Make recommendations to supervisor and/or Executive Director for strengthening and improving marketing plans.

+ Work directly with the Assistant Manager for HR and Operations to plan mass media efforts and utilize good marketing strategies to generate appropriate public image and messaging.

+ Assist in the planning of specialty events and activities for Taste NY programs.

+ Provide Supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process.

+ Assist in monitoring program to ensure that marketings activities conform to policies, meet objectives of the association.

Coordination/Operation - 60%

Taste NY

+ Posting on social media at a minimum of five posts per week in relation to the TNY at the NCWC and following NYSDAM social media guidelines.

+ Manage any comments or messages sent to the TNY at the NCWC FB page.

+ Manage and connect content to an Instagram account from the NCWC FB page.

+ Run paid advertisements as needed and requested by the TNY management team.

+ Run a “likes” campaign to engage and get new followers once a quarter.

+ Seek out and coordinate with the Assistant market Manager to advertise any promotional events that are taking place at the NCWC or in the community in conjunction with TNY.

+ Coordinate Marketing Campaigns for Taste NY with assistance of the Market Manager.

+ Customer service – greets, assists and serves the needs of store customers.

+ Open/Close store and act in the capacity of a clerk and utility clerk as necessary.

+ Coordinate tabling events throughout the TNY season.

+ Assist in coordinating fundraisers with local school districts along with marketing these efforts.

+ Maintain the TNY monthly newsletter.

+ Follow NYSDAM guidelines for marketing and promotions throughout the year.

•Association, Marketing and IT

+ Maintain equipment, troubleshoot if necessary and call for repair as directed.

+ Managing social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube).

+ Coordinate marketing campaigns for the association and specific grants as requested.

+ Managing and updating the association website.

+ Maintain and implement association marketing plan.

+ Report monthly social media stats for federal reporting.

+ Assist with coordinating marketing committee meetings.

+ Serve as the association’s local IT contact.

+ Set up new laptops and onboard new employees.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

+ In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.

+ Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.

+ Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

+ Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title:

Association Communication Coordinator

Level:

005

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

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 government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs) . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.