Cornell University

Fruit Specialist - Riverhead, NY

New York State (Other)

H1B sponsorship availableDetected 41 days ago

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About the role

A wide variety of agricultural commodities thrive in Long Island's maritime climate including fruits, vegetables, field ornamentals and greenhouse crops.
Agriculture plays a large role in the tourist economy of the East End of Long Island as visitors patronize wineries, farmstands, U-pick operations and agri-tainment businesses.
The time dedicated to each commodity area will be approximately 70%, 15% and 15%, respectively.

Master's degree in horticulture or agriculture with emphasis on plant physiology, production, and/or pest management.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual channels
Proficiency with computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet and data entry, information access and data analysis.
Ability to practice sound, ethical judgment when representing CCE Suffolk to ensure that all protocols and procedures adhere to policy, legal and safety requirements.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic and field conditions common to farm operations and horticultural work environments.
This person must have the ability to seek grant funding and manage program resources and budgets in support of the position and program's activities.
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.

Two years of experience in Cooperative Extension.
Two years of experience in the field of viticulture, tree fruit and/or small fruit.
Course work in viticulture, fruit science, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, weed science, pest and/or nutrient management.
Experience in grant writing and overseeing budgets.
Experience in business planning, labor issues, energy and environmental stewardship as related to the respective industries.
Schedule: EXEMPT - Reg: 40hr/wk
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
Review of applications will begin immediately.

Contract College Contact Name:
Ashley Downs
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.
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.

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) 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 HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer.

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