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About the Role

Provide administrative support for the Community Horticulture Program, focusing on the Master Gardener Program and public outreach in Suffolk County. This role involves managing correspondence, records, data entry, social media, event coordination, and general clerical duties, including bookkeeping and purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate meetings and appointments
Perform word processing of correspondence, forms, reports, letters, and brochures
Enter data in various computer programs or online forms/systems
Prepare noncomplex reports for records
Provide general clerical/administrative support
Organize and process program registration
Track grant expenditures and assist with reconciling budgets
Maintain general records and file organization for the Community Horticulture program
Respond to public inquiries pertaining to Community Horticulture via email or phone
Develop and pursue a professional development plan
Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension
Perform other duties as assigned
Support the Association in maintaining a safe working environment
Strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, and Association health and safety policies
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to understand written and oral directions
Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication
Willingness to learn new tasks and ability to work independently
Willingness to work as a team member and with CCE Staff, Master Gardeners, and the public
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards
Ability to meet travel requirements
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends
Attach/upload a resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format
Attach/upload a cover letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format
Attach/upload contact information for three references in Microsoft Word or PDF format

Skills

Data entry
Social media updates
Bookkeeping
Recordkeeping
File organization
Public outreach
Gardening best practices
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Written communication
Oral communication
Social media platforms

Location

Suffolk County

Work Type

Part-time
21-25 hours per week

Experience Level

One or more years of administrative work experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$21-$25 per hour

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.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.