Cornell Cooperative Extension
Agriculture Educator - Jamestown, NY
New York State (Other) · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has an opening for an Agriculture Educator working full-time from the Jamestown office.
- Assist with the evaluation of delivery of the established educational program goals.
- Appreciate and promote diversity in all interactions with program participants, staff, volunteers, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Deliver established curriculum to help youth understand the connections between agriculture, the environment, and people.
Requirements
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
- Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
- Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
- Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
- Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
- Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
Nice to have
- Coursework in general agriculture, plant science, soils, and crops.
- Experience in collaborating with volunteers.
- Program Delivery - 75%
- Events and programs may require involvement of volunteers.
- Serve as subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials.
- Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.
- Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
- Program Evaluation - 5%
Benefits
- Full benefits, based on eligibility, including:
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
- NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
- NYS Retirement (NYSLERS)
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Term Life Insurance
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