POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title of Position: LOCAL FOODS EDUCATOR
Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr
Locations of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY
About the Position:
This position will serve as the Local Foods Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Local Foods Manager. The primary responsibility of this position is to implement a robust marketing and education plan to ensure consumers are aware of opportunities to access fresh, local food at farmers markets with a goal of increasing the use of SNAP EBT and other food resource programs. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: hosting cooking classes and events; training farmers market managers, staff, volunteers, and vendors on SNAP EBT acceptance best practices; using established marketing channels to highlight opportunities; and educating customers on usage of food resource programs and farmers markets through tabling or community events and workshops. This position will work with the Farmers Market Federation of New York, farmers market managers, farmers market vendors, and the community to increase opportunities for local producers by increasing the number of farmers markets accepting SNAP EBT and other food resource programs. This position will assist with the creation of the annual Local Food Guide.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferrable program/function experience).
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Excellent benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include, but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program; dental insurance; New York State Employee Retirement System; vacation, personal and sick leave; etc. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Attention Applicants: Please be aware of the following – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by May 6, 2024.
www.ccejefferson.org and click on “jobs.”
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