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About the Role

The Local Agriculture Educator works as part of a collaborative team delivering programs and serving as a subject matter expert for local agriculture programs and initiatives. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert on topics like sustainable rural development, agriculture programs in schools, beginner farming and homesteading, young farmers, CCE Equine, supporting the 4-H Horse program, and supporting interns. The Educator fields questions, delivers programs, and connects people to other regional or state-wide experts.

Responsibilities

Apply subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community, assess and develop programs, and make recommendations for improvements.
Collaborate with staff, partners, and others to develop new programming opportunities.
Research, identify, select, and create resources for the program.
Maintain direct linkage with funders and Cornell University for guidance.
Ensure programs are within scope of the Plan of Work.
Create lesson plans and deliver programs.
Serve as a subject matter expert; provide responses, field questions, etc.
Participate with local, regional, statewide committees, program work teams, and professional organizations.
Represent CCE as a subject matter expert before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or others as part of program delivery.
Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs.
Interact with program participants.
Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University for program delivery guidance.
Utilize a variety of proven educational methodologies.
Ensure program delivery is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.
Apply subject matter knowledge to evaluate educational programs and make recommendations for improvements.
Plan and manage assigned programs, budgets, and communication strategies.
Oversee fundraising efforts related to CCE Equine programs.
Research and apply for grants and contracts for sustained funding.
Develop, expand, and enhance relationships for the program.
Ensure grant and funder requirements are met.
Monitor program to ensure that educational content conforms to research base, policies and objectives of the association and is research knowledge based.
Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
Coordinate and schedule assigned programs.
Recruit program participants.
Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Perform communications and marketing responsibilities.
Maintain program records and data.
Compile program materials and inventory.
Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan with Supervisor and/or Executive Director to increase competencies and address changes.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Adhere to established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Experience relevant to the role of position.
Ability to meet the regular travel requirements associated with this position.
A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Ability to assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate programs.
Ability to identify and secure funding and grants.
Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meetings, and program related software proficiency.
Regularly lifts, moves, or transports program related materials and equipment.
Regularly works in agricultural and outdoor weather conditions – especially during growing and fair seasons.

Skills

Subject matter expert on sustainable rural development
Subject matter expert on agriculture programs in schools (including Farm-to-School)
Subject matter expert on beginner farming and homesteading
Subject matter expert on young farmers
Subject matter expert on CCE Equine
Support the 4-H Horse program
Support interns
Microsoft Office Suite
Virtual meetings
Program related software

Location

Saratoga County

Work Type

Full-time
Exempt

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Master's degree
Degree or coursework in agriculture or related fields (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$65,000-$68,000 annually

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
Paid Holidays
New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)
NYSHIP Dental Insurance
NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Personal Accidental Insurance
Legal Insurance
Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Pet Insurance
New York’s 529 College Savings Program

About the Company

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga responds to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education.
Programs are developed in direct response to community input and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant Universities.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.