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 youth entering the ag workforce, veterans, transitioning service members, and military 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.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on November 19, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. 

Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $21.50. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity of agriculture subject matter appropriate to area of programming.
• Experience with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Fort Drum and the military lifestyle, agriculture and agricultural business development.
• Knowledge of production agriculture as practiced in Jefferson County, including, but not limited to: dairy farming, livestock farming, vegetable production, and agronomy.
• Knowledge of local food systems and business development/workforce development related to local food.
• Experience in agriculture production, management and marketing.
• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal education programs through a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
• Ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgement, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders including veterans, transitioning service members and agricultural producers.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities