• Assistant Farm Coordinator

    Cornell Cooperative Extension (Yaphank, NY)


    This position will serve as the Assistant Farm Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County and will support the administrative and operational coordination and management of the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Under the direction and oversight of the Farm Crops Manager/Farm Coordinator, this position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Suffolk County Farm and its associated agricultural enterprises and assisting with planning, executing, and coordinating ongoing farm tasks, including, but not limited to facilities management, equipment repair; crop management; manure management; pest management and recordkeeping. This position will assist with agricultural facilities and land maintenance for production demonstrations, research, and education.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Associate degree plus experience relevant to the role of the position. High School diploma/GED plus 1-year transferable program/functional experience may substitute.

    + Experience relevant to the role of the position.

    + Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

    + Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

    + Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).

    + Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, moving, and transporting fifty (50) pound bags of feed and bales of hay.

    + Ability to climb into the squeeze chute and over fences.

    + General gate and fencing repair knowledge.

    + Ability to show initiative and be a self-starter to complete general maintenance projects.

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

    + Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and train staff.

    + Demonstrated ability to function as a team member collaborating with staff.

    + Ability to perform routine landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and irrigation to keep grounds aesthetically pleasing and functional.

    + Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of and experience utilizing agricultural and environmental management practices.

    + Knowledge and experience in farming and livestock.

    + Demonstrated ability to manage the forage and field crop operation successfully.

    + Demonstrated ability to utilize standard computer technologies.

    + Proficiency in basic carpentry tasks.

    + Familiarity with custodial responsibilities, including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment.

    + Demonstrated ability to perform minor mechanical and maintenance repairs on vehicles and farm equipment.

    POSITION DETAILS:

    Salary: $22 per hour

     

    Schedule: NONEXEMPT – Regular; 40 hours

     

    No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

    Applicants need to:

    Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

     

    In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

     

    External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) (https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/how-we-hire) document for additional guidance.

     

    Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) (https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/workdayCommunications/Recruitment%20job%20aids/applying\_for\_a\_job\_internal.pdf) document for additional guidance.

     

    The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at [email protected]

    Job Title:

    Association Farm Coordinator

    Level:

    005

    Pay Rate Type:

    Hourly

    Company:

    Contract College

    Contact Name:

    Nicholas Ng

     

    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.