Communications & Events Coordinator

Location: East Meadow, NY

Position Summary:

This position will serve as the Communications and Events Coordinator for the Community Energy Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and will provide administrative direction, management and coordination of all communications and marketing related to the Community Energy Program. This position will plan, initiate and facilitate a variety of marketing, event coordination and development plans/activities to meet overall goals and objectives of the Community Energy Program.

The Community Energy Program seeks to serve members of disadvantaged communities with education and support for reducing home energy use and transitioning to renewable energy, as well as lifting up their voices to contribute to state programming and policy. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a communications and marketing strategy, using a variety of media, including regular newsletter/newspaper articles and case studies, and radio and mailer ads. 

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 New York 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience working with non-organizations.
• Knowledge of grant funded programs and how they operate.
• Demonstrated ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means using traditional educational tools and methods.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology (i.e. computers, internet, social media) effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO,

Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, exempt position, 40 hours per week, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $62,400.00 - $65,000.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Pay Rate Type: Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on October 7, 2024 and until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Click here to Apply.

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.

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 Erika at eh482@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) 255-6120, 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 September 18, 2024