AWSMP Education Operations Coordinator - Shokan, NY

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) AWSMP Operations Coordinator coordinates and carries out education program administration and operations and oversees maintenance of a field office for the stream management program in Shokan, NY.

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) delivers a wide range of activities such as public events and trainings, stakeholder meetings, field research, and stream project funding and construction. The program is funded through a five-year agreement with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and serves communities in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed located in the Catskills region of Ulster County.

Attendance is required at education events held in the office and at field locations throughout the Ashokan watershed that require administrative and operations support. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. A program vehicle is available to perform work-related travel.

The position is located at the AWSMP field office in Shokan, NY. The office is normally open to the public from 9:00-4:00 M-F. The Operations Coordinator will help to staff the office during public hours. The office is shared by staff and interns from several government organizations participating in the AWSMP. This position is expected to direct office operations and must be able to easily access the Shokan office.

The full-time Operations Coordinator (40 hours/week) will report to the AWSMP Program Leader and may be tasked with directing part-time or temporary Administrative Assistants. A limited amount of remote work is possible.

    

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Experience assisting with the planning and coordination of event logistics.
• High level computer skills, including easy, fast, and efficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word software, Adobe Acrobat software, online file storage, and typical online account interfaces.
• Ability to accurately record and communicate logistical information. Attention to detail and accuracy is a strong job requirement for this position.
• Ability to organize and track information generated at meetings and through email correspondence. Experience providing administrative assistance, including supplies and equipment purchasing adhering to a procurement policy.
• Experience entering data and updating and maintaining information databases, particularly using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to effectively interface with a large office copier, such as changing and updating settings and trouble-shooting issues.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information relating to financial and sensitive personnel matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compose moderately complex written business communications that are complete and accurate.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Excellent organizational skills in both computing and physical settings.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures, set goals, initiate, plan, prioritize, organize work and manage time effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and members of the Association in order to accomplish planned Association objectives.
• Must be able to work cooperatively on team efforts on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours that may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to lift and transport program materials and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors and tolerate a range of environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and 4 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to convert digital forms into different file formats and troubleshoot layout issues using standard business software such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
• Experience setting up and interfacing with typical client management or event registration software.
• Experience developing online or written publications for program participants that communicate logistical, administrative, and program/event information.
• Experience and or interest in environmental conservation.
• Ability to cr