Ag Educator - Oriskany, NY

The Agriculture (Ag) Educator is primarily responsible for delivering established educational programming in assigned subject matter areas of general agriculture, pest management, soil and plant sciences, emerging technology in agriculture, or other appropriate fields of study in agriculture. The educator also provides planning input for a variety of subjects, such as animal & plant sciences, food systems, and agricultural technology programs. The Ag Educator serves as a team member and will assist the supervisor in activities to organize, deliver and evaluate agricultural programs within the community.

    

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science or related discipline.  Associate degree and two years of transferable program/functional experience may substitute.

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.

• Ability to effectively deliver related programs and trainings.

• Ability to help ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.

• Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts, including frequent collaboration with staff and outside organizations.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with community members  and external employees.

• Ability to work independently and with peers and groups.

• Ability to effectively coordinate program efforts including data management and reporting, scheduling and coordinating programs and events, compiling and maintaining materials and resources, following financial reporting requirements.

• Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet, program related software, and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.

• Must possess or have the ability to acquire a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification and New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators License.

• Ability to meet frequent travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver’s license, reliable vehicle access, and a driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Ability to frequently move/transport supplies and equipment, including climbing stairs and/or in outdoor/agricultural settings with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic coursework in general agriculture education, soil health, pest management, agricultural land management and ownership, and/or similarly applicable fields of study.

• Knowledge and experience in working effectively in a non-formal education system, such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.

• Knowledge of Oneida County.

• Knowledge and experience in working with diverse communities.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Program Delivery – 70%

• Deliver existing agriculture educational programs for field crop producers.

• Provide education on insects, diseases and weeds in crop fields and provide recommendations for their control.

• Provide information on practices that support soil health as part of program delivery.

• Provide program related education and training for new and existing farmers.

• Apply existing subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to deliver educational program.

• Assist in teaching innovative educational programs when opportunities arise.

• Teach existing educational programs as defined utilizing a variety of proven educational methodologies.

• Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.

• Serve as a subject matter resource in related disciplines.

• Interact effectively with program participants to provide programming and support.

• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

• May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts within the Association or regionally to deliver program.

• May assist in ensuring that program delivery is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.

Program Evaluation – 5%

• Implement program evaluation as designed.

• Interact with various constituencies to obtain their evaluation of programs and communicate evaluation results and findings with stakeholders.

• May assist in designing evaluation framework, analyzing collected program evaluation data and in making recommendations for improvements.

Administrative Direction – 5%

• Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.

• May provide input to planning program and project budgets.

• Assist in the planning of events.

• Provide input in the program communications strategy, e.g., press releases, social media, marketing materials.

Administrative Management – 5%

• Provide low-complexity administrative management to support Agriculture program goals.

• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the operation of the Agriculture Department programming, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with guidance of supervisor as needed.

• Under the guidance of the supervisor, initiate effective professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses to facilitate continued programming efforts.

• Provide guidance to co-workers, including those performing similar work.

Administrative Coordination/Operation – 10%

• Recruit program participants.

• Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials.

• Perform general coordination activities including but not limited to attending staff meetings, working with other staff and general marketing of Extension programs.

• Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, radio, and multi-media efforts.

• Submit program related expense receipts in a timely manner per procedure.

• Complete data entry of participant information in ag database.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• 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.

• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. 

• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. 

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• 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.

• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. 

• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. 

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.

• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.

• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner.  

• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.

Position Details

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs/week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation for this position is $20.50 per hour.

Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually. Additional benefits based on eligibility, include:

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)

• NYS Retirement

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance

• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance

• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance

• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance

• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

How To Apply:  Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ .  For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply

Please submit resume, cover letter and references. Consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know.   Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting. 

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

Please contact Lori North, SBN HR Manager, email [email protected]   with questions.

https://cceoneida.com

  

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Lori North

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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