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Environmental Urban Forestry Educator
Environmental Urban Forestry Educator -
East Meadow, NY
Job Description Summary
The
Environmental Educator is primarily responsible for Urban Forestry education
and program delivery under the Asian Long Horned Beetle (ALB) grant. The
Environmental Educator will also deliver programs in the areas of environmental
science and marine science and present learning opportunities to residents in
Nassau County with an emphasis on urban programming. Under the guidance of the
Supervisor, the Educator also collaborates with other Association staff, Master
Gardner volunteers, County and town representatives, schools, agencies and
other partners in Nassau County. The Educator will also assist with CCE 4-H
environmental program delivery at East Meadow Farm (EMF) and the DPF 4-H camp.
The Educator also performs general administrative responsibilities including
program direction, management and coordination.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor
of Arts or Science degree in Environmental Science or related field (Associate’s
degree in Environmental Science or related field plus 2 years transferrable
program/functional experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree) and
experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Ability
to meet the frequent 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 meet acceptable background check requirements.
- Ability
to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as
appropriate.
- Strong
interpersonal and public relations skills with proven ability to work
effectively with advisory boards and committees, community and funding
partners.
- Ability
to deliver and coordinate informal educational programs to targeted audiences,
especially urban youth.
- Ability
to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
- Ability
and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural
sensitivity.
- Commitment
to working in limited income urban settings with diverse program participants
and the community based agencies that serve them.
- Ability
to market the program including through the use of social media.
- Ability
to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities
developed with team members and immediate Supervisor.
- Ability
to regularly lift, move or transport supplies and equipment, including climbing
stairs and/or in outdoors/garden based settings with or without reasonable
accommodation.
- Ability
to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and
cold, especially during growing season/during 4-H camp program.
- Ability
to demonstrate environmental garden based education techniques, especially
during the growing season, by regularly standing; walking; sitting; using hands
to finger, handle, dig soil or feel; reaching with hands and arms; stooping,
kneeling, crouching, or crawling and ability to talk and hear.
- Ability
to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels using
traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology
(e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
- Ability
to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the
community.
- Ability
to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional
leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
working in public settings and with a variety of community groups and
businesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery - 70%
- Teach/deliver
the existing Urban Forestry Environmental educational programs as defined.
Occasionally apply existing Urban Forestry knowledge and program materials to
create lesson plans to deliver program.
- Under
the direction and oversight of the Supervisor, occasionally adapt already
established curriculum and materials as needed to meet established program
objectives.
- Teach
and deliver 4-H environmental programs at East Meadow Farm (EMF) and DPF 4-H
summer camp.
- Teach/deliver
the Urban Forestry environmental educational program to diverse audiences,
including youth, volunteers, and other community members.
- Serve
as Urban Forestry Educator environmental science subject matter resource.
- Provide
information and answers to community questions based on subject matter
knowledge and available resources.
- Represent
CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell as
part of environmental education and gardening program delivery. Interact and
communicate with program participants in a variety of ways, including face to
face, e-mail, telephone and social media in order to answer questions,
facilitate learning and develop and maintain good rapport. Utilize highly
developed interpersonal skills to relate effectively with youth, co-workers, community
professionals, and faculty.
- Occasionally
participate as a team member with other educators to deliver program.
- Utilize
a variety of educational methodologies that are proven for effective youth and
adult learning.
- Assist
Supervisor in ensuring program delivery is within scope of the local and
statewide Plan of Work through discussion and periodic review of program
assessment and development materials.
POSITION DETAILS:
This
is a non-exempt, full-time position, 40 hours per week.
Pay
Rate Type: Hourly
HOW TO APPLY:
Review
of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until
qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants
need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft
Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the
Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to
manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is
submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External
Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension
Associations) please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate)
document for additional guidance.
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Environmental-Urban-Forestry-Educator---East-Meadow--NY_WDR-00013989
Internal
Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association
indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer
to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional
guidance.
Contact
Dionne at dam72@cornell.edu with questions.
No
relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
The
Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to
participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential
functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may
participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell
Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-2117, or via email
at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.
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.
Last updated March 7, 2018