POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title of Position: AGRICULTURE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR
Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $22.75/hr
Locations of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY
About the Position:
This position will serve as the Agriculture and Workforce Development Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will be responsible for implementing and evaluating agriculture education with a focus on general agriculture and workforce development. The position will provide multi-faceted agriculture programming for area residents to include veterans, transitioning service members, and their families. This position will perform targeted outreach and will utilize high quality, evidence-based programs to provide hands-on and immersive agriculture experiences via individualized and unique pathways. The goal is to assist participants in securing successful careers in the food and agriculture sector through educational outreach. This position will teach in both group and individual settings utilizing a variety of delivery methods, to include, but not limited to: workshops, seminars, demonstrations, interest groups, newsletters, one-on-one assistance, farm visits, and mass media. This position will serve as a frontline staff member, building strong customer relations by assisting producers in the agriculture industry. This position will work as an Association team member in addressing local, regional, and statewide programming priorities as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional 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.
- General agriculture knowledge/experience.
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 2, 2024.
www.ccejefferson.org and click on “jobs.”
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