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The Educator is primarily responsible for delivering established programs related to food and fiber with the aim of fostering awareness, understanding, and appreciation of how we produce food and fiber, what we eat, and how we live by helping teachers, students, and their communities learn about and engage with agriculture and food systems. The Educator helps youth understand the connections between agriculture, the environment, and people.

This position interacts with the public through classroom, group, and one-on-one presentations. The Educator assists with promoting programs with educators, community leaders, and others. This position also appreciates and promotes a welcoming environment for all.

This position works as part of a team, performing existing or new responsibilities which can change based on Association needs, new partnerships, grant initiatives, etc.

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher). To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments. If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail [email protected].

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply) for additional guidance.

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on June 9, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree. An Associate’s degree plus 2 years related experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

+ Experience relevant to the role of the position.

+ Ability to meet the regular travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver’s license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

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

+ Ability to effectively deliver programs and meet program goals.

+ Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with staff, community leaders, students, and others.

+ Technology Skills - Microsoft Office suite, database, internet, and virtual software.

+ Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works in typical office, educational, and community-based environments. In addition, the position regularly lifts, moves, or transports program related materials and equipment. This position occasionally works in outdoor and natural environment settings.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Coursework in education, youth development, or agriculture.

+ Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research – 80%

+ Deliver existing educational programs. Assist with other programs, events, and outreach as needed or assigned. May assist in teaching innovative educational programs.

+ Serve as subject matter resource ; provide standard responses.

+ Participate as an active member of the CCE Washington team.

+ Foster acceptance of the program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs.

+ Interact with students and other participants.

+ Present as a positive role model for youth participants.

+ Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities.

+ Participate in trainings related to building youth competencies, building youth assets, and others as they relate to program goals.

+ Utilize a variety of proven educational methodologies, including virtual programming.

+ Occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans as identified.

+ May assist in multidisciplinary or multi-association team efforts to deliver programs.

+ Implement program evaluation as designed.

+ Assist in making recommendations for improvements.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction and Management – 5%

+ Assist in planning and managing assigned programs.

+ Assist in developing, expanding, and enhancing relationships for the program.

+ Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Coordination and Operation – 10%

+ Coordinate assigned projects, programs, trainings, events, and meetings.

+ Perform data entry, enrollments, reporting, etc.

+ Recruit program participants.

+ Effectively collaborate with, develop, and maintain professional relationships with partner organizations and others.

+ Assist in the development of marketing or other materials.

+ Assist supervisor with public awareness by drafting impact statements, social media posts, web updates, articles for progress/ annual reports, or news releases.

+ Complete and submit all required reports, records, and documentation (e.g., program data, evaluation data, incident reports, expense reports, etc.) in a timely manner.

+ Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all program participants.

Professional Improvement – 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 and Association priorities.

+ Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Be familiar with 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.

Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Washington County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

+ Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Equal Opportunity Employment

+ Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Position Details

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), nonexempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $22.80 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

+ Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave

+ Paid Holidays

+ NYS Health Insurance Program (including free Dental Insurance)

+ NYS Retirement (NYSERS)

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Group Universal Life Insurance

+ Personal Accidental Insurance

+ Legal Plan Insurance

+ Long Term Care Insurance

+ Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

+ New York’s College Savings Program

+ ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

For additional questions please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail [email protected] or phone (518) 765-3503.

https://washington.cce.cornell.edu/

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jim McNaughton

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.