Senior Natural Resources Educator

Location: East Meadow, NY

Position Summary:

This position will serve as the Senior Natural Resources Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and under the leadership and oversight of the Natural Resources Team Leader. This position will provide development, evaluation, management, coordination and implementation for Natural Resources programming, resources, and activities related to climate adaptation and resiliency. The Senior Natural Resources Educator will serve as a lead professional in the development and delivery of educational and technical assistance programs that support municipalities in planning for climate change adaptation and resilience. This role will focus heavily on the application of climate change modeling and scenario planning to inform local decision-making and community preparedness. Working collaboratively with local governments, regional partners, and cross-disciplinary teams, the Senior Natural Resources Educator will assist in the creation and implementation of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plans (CCARPs). The position will serve as a subject matter resource in climate science, coastal ecosystems, clean energy transitions, land conservation, and nature-based solutions and green infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include translating community demographic and climate data into accessible, actionable insights; facilitating scenario planning workshops; and supporting municipal leaders in identifying strategies to mitigate risk and enhance community resilience. The Educator will also lead public outreach and training efforts, develop educational materials, and maintain up-to-date knowledge on state and federal climate policies, tools, and resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or closely related field in Natural Resources.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS 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.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years volunteer or work experience in climate change planning, sustainability, urban and community forestry, water quality, land-use planning, and/or community engagement.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the general community.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote office location if needed.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, exempt position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $64,500.00 to $68,000.00 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: Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on June 10, 2025 and until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

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.

Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.

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 May 30, 2025