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About the Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about gardening to share their knowledge through education and community outreach. The Garden Educator will lead engaging, hands-on educational sessions at various community locations, supporting participants in developing practical gardening skills.
Responsibilities
- Utilize approved curriculums to carry out lessons as coordinated by program leader.
- Deliver hands-on gardening education sessions at seasonally scheduled community garden sites and other venues.
- Teach foundational topics and demonstrate simple, practical gardening activities for participants of all ages and skill levels.
- Support community garden improvements.
- Prepare brief educational handouts or visual aids when appropriate.
- Track attendance and provide brief monthly summaries of activities.
Requirements
- Experience in gardening education, horticulture, agriculture, environmental education, or related field with ability to teach gardening concepts in an accessible, engaging, and hands-on way.
- Comfort working with diverse community members, families, youth, and individuals with varying levels of gardening experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work outdoors during the growing season.
- Ability to lift and transport basic materials and tools.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Submit a complete résumé, a cover letter, and three professional references.
Location
- On-site at the CCE Herkimer office
Work Type
- Part-time
- Temporary
- On-site
Salary/Compensations
- $17/hour
Benefits
- Business travel reimbursed at current IRS rate.
About the Company
- 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.