Job Description
Application Instructions
In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).
Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher). To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments. If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail jpm373@cornell.edu.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.
All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/
Apply By
All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on November 18, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in related field. High school diploma/GED equivalent and 1-year related experience may substitute for an associate’s degree.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to meet the occasional 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 primarily afternoons and early evenings during the school year and daytime hours during the summer, with occasional flexibility to work additional daytime or weekend hours as program needs arise.
Program Skills: Able to deliver and organize programs, meet goals and deadlines, complete required reports, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, databases, social media, virtual/video conferencing, internet, and email.
Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position takes place in informal classroom settings as well as gardens, greenhouses, and other outdoor environments. The educator works with soils and plants year-round while teaching hands-on gardening activities, with outdoor tasks typically aligned with the seasonal gardening cycle. Seasonal responsibilities include preparing beds, planting, weeding, harvesting, washing produce, pest management, and composting, which require bending, kneeling, reaching, and using tools and equipment. The role also involves lifting and transporting garden supplies, equipment, and produce.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering with youth.
Knowledge of propagating, cultivating, harvesting, packing and storage of various vegetables and herbs.
Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research – 75%
Deliver established garden-based learning educational programs.
Assist with other programs as assigned.
Serve as a subject matter resource and provide standard responses.
Provide participants and others with related educational resources.
Foster acceptance of the program by maintaining good working relationships with community-based agencies and others to further enhance the program.
Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community-based agencies, and others in a professional manner.
May assist in creation of lesson plans to deliver educational programs.
Assist with program evaluation efforts and making improvements as assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction and Management – 5%
Assist in managing assigned programs.
Immediately reports unique and/or emergency situations to supervisors.
Coordination and Operation – 15%
Prepare garden beds, seeding, transplanting crops, weeding, managing pests, growing, harvesting, and processing vegetables & herbs, winterizing beds.
Assist with running Harvest Share and a community farm stand.
Complete and submit all required reports, records (e.g., incident reports, expense reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
Professional Improvement – 5%
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any 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.
Policy – Applied to all duties and functions
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schenectady 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
Position Details
This is a part-time, nonexempt position, 17.5 hours/week. Compensation paid at the rate of $22.50 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
Paid Holidays
NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary term Life Insurance
Personal Accidental Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Pet Insurance
New York’s College Savings Program
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
For additional questions please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail jpm373@cornell.edu or phone (518) 765-3503.
https://schenectady.cce.cornell.edu/
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Jim McNaughtonCornell 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.
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