Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Agriculture Development Specialist - Auburn, NY

New York State (Other) · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
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About the role

  • This position will teach in both group and individual settings utilizing a variety of delivery methods, to include, but not limited to: workshops, seminars, demonstrations, interest groups, newsletters, farm visits, and mass media.
  • This position will work as an Association team member in addressing local, regional, and statewide programming priorities as appropriate.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply online by close of day on July 24, 2026 to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Association Executive Director in establishing an active Agriculture Program Advisory Committee with a wide representation of community members to create program goals.
  • Implement program evaluation as designed.

Requirements

  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Valid New York State Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Education (Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience).
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Nice to have

  • Experience related to agriculture and farming.
  • Experience with and knowledge of the challenges facing agriculture locally and in New York State.
  • Demonstrated ability to link industry and producer needs with available expertise and to apply expert information to local situations.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

  • Complete an annual Implementation Plan as well as Outreach Plan for the Executive Director to review.

Benefits

  • This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
  • Deliver educational programs as a part of multi-association and/or regional efforts when identified/appropriate.
  • Collect and/or evaluate field samples related to the educational program and/or for applied research project(s) conducted in partnership with Cornell University faculty.
  • Apply subject matter knowledge to assist in the development of Agriculture educational programming, materials and activities to meet identified needs, goals and objectives within the county.
  • Assist in the development of Agriculture educational programs, activities and materials to enhance local and regional agriculture understanding and connection to consumers in identified areas of program concentration.
  • Deliver Agriculture educational programming, and create linkages between food consumers and agricultural producers.

Company info

  • Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County in a professional manner and communicate and cooperate with the public, agribusinesses, veterinarians, feed dealers, government officials, community leaders, Cornell and/or other land grant universities as a part of program delivery.

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