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Horticulture Resource Educator

The Horticulture Resource Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Monroe County is responsible for providing leadership in the assessment, development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of horticulture educational programming as well as administrative direction, management, and coordination of programming efforts. This is an exempt positon.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Master’s Degree in horticulture or related discipline relevant to the role of the position.
    • Experience and background in plant pathology, integrated pest management, and/or entomology preferred.
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject matter appropriate to area of horticulture.
  • Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
  • Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
  • Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
  • Experience with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology.
  • Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
  • Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams.
  • Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders, and clientele groups.
  • Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
  • Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
  • Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
  • Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

All other qualifications and job responsibilities can be found HERE. Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply online by 11:59pm EST on Monday, October 8, 2024.

4-H Youth Development Resource Educator

The 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator is the lead team member in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating the 4-H and Youth Development education programming. Responsible for identifying and assessing educational program needs, developing program goals and objectives, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for youth and adults who work with youth, with a subject focus on science and technology, healthy lifestyles, life skills and workforce preparation, as well as community service and leadership. This is an exempt positon.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Youth Development, Education, or related discipline relevant to the role of the position.
    • Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations preferred.
  • Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject matter appropriate to area of youth development and education.
  • Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
  • Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read and write proficiently) in English.
  • Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
  • Experience with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology.
  • Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and management.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
  • Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams.
  • Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders and clientele groups.
  • Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
  • Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
  • Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
  • Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
  • Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work in a typical office environment, which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, equipment and climb stairs with or without accommodation. 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.

All other qualifications and job responsibilities can be found HERE. Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply online by 11:59pm EST on Monday, October 8, 2024.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Last updated September 9, 2024