Cornell University

Agriculture Program Assistant - East Syracuse, NY

New York State (Other) · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

This position will assist in the Onondaga County Youth Dairy Show, annual food preservation workshops, and K-12 educational events.
This position will be responsible for communicating with farms and organizing educators and volunteers for the 5th Grade Dairy Day and the Onondaga County ON Farm Fest Program.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply online by close of day on July 9, 2026 to be considered for this position.

Implement and facilitate Agriculture programming and activities.
Provide information and assistance via site visits to county residents and targeted audiences to help build new and strengthen existing agricultural economic activities.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Under the guidance of Team Leader, network with various organizations to optimize teamwork through organizations, such as Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, county and town boards, farmers' markets, and community groups.
Collaborate with staff from other Cornell Cooperative Associations, regional teams and with agencies and organizations, including the South Central Dairy Fields Crop Team.
Effectively maintain professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
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.

Experience relevant to the role of the position including demonstrated experience with communications
Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means in accessible ways.
Ability to work and communicate remotely (including but not limited to: phone, email, and video conferencing), if deemed necessary.
Demonstrated ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite on data records maintained by the association.
Associate's Degree or equivalent education (High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of transferrable program/functional experience).
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to build relationships and work with diverse audiences, environments and settings while maintaining cultural competency.

Degree focus in agriculture, agricultural business, agriculture economics, or related discipline.
Spanish speaking skills preferred.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member.
Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings, including outdoors.
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.

This position will assist in the Onondaga County Youth Dairy Show, annual food preservation workshops, and K-12 educational events.

Teach existing educational programs as defined.
Assist in providing educational program efforts via mass media.
Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, distance learning, workshops and forums to promote and deliver programs.
Compile existing resources into educational program materials.

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.
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.

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