Cornell University

Cornell University

Project Director

USA - Outside New York State · Director · Full-time

No sponsorship$83k-$98kDetected 23 days ago
Computer VisionProject ManagementLogisticsHRISPublic HealthResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This is a full-time, one-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
  • No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
  • No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders.
  • Support community-based participatory research (CBPR) initiatives, including data collection, documentation, and evaluation efforts.
  • Develop project timelines, monitor deliverables, and track progress to ensure milestones are met.
  • Manage logistics for community engagement events, workshops, and trainings.
  • Maintain records, data systems, and shared project documents using collaborative platforms.
  • Research Support Spec III
  • Academic Support
  • The FSCRN brings together academic researchers, community-based organizations, farmers, and public agencies to co-create knowledge and drive action that strengthens local, regional, and national food systems.

Requirements

  • Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here.
  • All applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, food justice advocates, or agricultural networks.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in collaborative tools such as Google Workspace, Zoom, and project management platforms (e.g., Trello, Asana).
  • Experience with event planning, report writing, and basic data tracking and analysis.
  • Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • For consideration, applicants are required to submit the following materials online:
  • Cover letter that describes previous experience and fit for the role.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate.

Skills

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
  • Unique applicable skills
  • Academic Discipline

Compensation

  • $82,735.00 - $97,834.00
  • Remote Option Availability:
  • Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn
  • Contact Email:
  • sas636@cornell.edu
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Benefits

  • Organize and facilitate advisory board meetings, workgroups, and learning exchanges, including agenda setting, note-taking, and follow-up.
  • Support the development and dissemination of educational and communication materials that center community voices and promote food systems equity.

Company info

  • Contact Name:
  • Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn
  • Contact Email:
  • sas636@cornell.edu
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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