Location: East Meadow, NY
Position Summary:
This position will serve as the Natural Resource Program Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and will be responsible for the day-to-day management, organization, and coordination of all assigned aspects of Natural Resources educational programing. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: coordination and implementation of assigned educational programs; management of administrative functions; and supervision of Natural Resource, Urban Forestry, Marine, and Clean Energy Program volunteers and interns. Program topics include, but are not limited to: urban forestry, clean energy, marine science, invasive species, nitrogen pollution, environmental justice, urban agriculture, assisting with 4-H youth programs, and assisting with the Long Island Fair. This position will assist with the East Meadow Farm Dynamic Learning Center, both hands-on and administratively, as well as provide administrative support for horticulture and garden-based learning programming and projects that may arise at the East Meadow Farm. The Natural Resource Program Coordinator will coordinate targeted volunteer programs in the areas of urban forestry, marine science, and clean energy. This position will work in diverse communities and settings across Nassau County and must be comfortable and able to communicate in urban, suburban and rural communities utilizing various delivery methods to include the use of social media. This position will work with other Cornell Cooperative Extension program areas and be supportive of an Association team approach and support its foundations.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $28.00 commensurate with experience. 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: Hourly
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on September 23, 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.
Erika Hulver
Human Resources/Payroll Manager
eh482@cornell.edu
516-832-2591 Ext. 104
Last updated September 6, 2024