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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has an opening for a full-time Garden Outrach Educator working from the Rochester NY office.

The Educator will serve as a member of the Horticulture team to assist with implementation and evaluation of gardening educational programs and activities. Educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in all areas of garden outreach programming with emphasis on urban outreach, life skills and workforce preparation, community service and leadership within the urban environment. Programming and program activities will focus on both general work skills and vegetable production, including, but not limited to gardening training, community gardening, delivering gardening training in both classroom and in the garden setting to support the Gaining Relevant and Outstanding Work Skills (GROWS) workforce development program as well as other outlets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree or Equivalent Education. (Bachelor’s degree plus 4 yrs transferrable program/functional experience may substitute).• Experience relevant to the role of the position.• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. • Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.• Experience, ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods. • 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 effectively participate in professional team efforts.• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards and committees, community, and funding partners.• Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs. • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Coursework in Education, Agriculture, Plant Science, and/or Horticulture.• Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.• Experience collaborating with urban organizations.• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish.• Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.• Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings. • Experience in guiding and collaborating with volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Program Development - 15%• Assist Supervisor with development of gardening educational programs with emphasis on meeting the identified needs and diverse interests of urban participants.• Assist Supervisor in research, identification, selection, and creation of gardening education program materials to address identified needs.• Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.• Assist Supervisor in structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants.

Program Delivery - 50%• Deliver high quality educational programs and events that address local, regional, and statewide initiatives relative to Harvest NY garden outreach.• Deliver high quality educational programs and activities with a focus on addressing participant needs, including, but not limited to gardening training, soft work skills mentoring, and identifying barriers to employment and developing strategies to overcome these barriers.• Oversee production of the South Lawn Project (SLP) Educational Farm, including bed prep, plantings seeds and seedlings, maintaining vegetable beds, harvesting, and prepping produce for delivery to local food pantries, work with Master Gardeners on display gardens and other tasks as required. • Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver program.• Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge and utilize existing research-based curriculum to create lessons plans to deliver educational program. • Serve as subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials.• Provide educational program efforts via mass media including contributing articles to the CCE newsletter utilizing emails, phone messages, and website postings. • Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant Universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

Program Evaluation - 5%• Assist in the creation of program evaluation framework. • Interact with program participants, schools, association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders as identified to collect evaluation data. • Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.• Communicate evaluation results and findings.• Assist in recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.

Administrative Direction - 10%• Assist with establishing program goals and priorities that align with Association and statewide Plan of Work.• Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals.• Assist with identifying key relationships to build/sustain with community leaders and stakeholders.• Assist with identifying program, activity, and resource needs necessary to implement initiatives and projects.• May provide input to planning budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for horticulture and workforce fund development activities.• Assist with development of grant ideas, programs and narrative based on data collected, and knowledge of the county and the industry.• Assist in developing and/or enhancing/expanding relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, industries, and community leaders for the program.

Administrative Management - 10%• Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the operation of the Horticulture programming, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with guidance of supervisor as needed.• Assist in monitoring program to ensure that educational content conforms to policies and objectives of the association and is research based.• Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to association strategies/plan of work.• Effectively manage program budget allocations. Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association. • Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials).• Support and assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. • Under guidance from Supervisor, provide leadership and supervision of assigned staff by coaching, supporting, and providing feedback to enable achievement of program objectives and meet the needs of constituents.

Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%• Apply existing subject matter knowledge to coordinate, compile, assemble, and organize program resources and program and teaching materials.• Coordinate identified administrative tasks related to the workforce development program to support the delivery of established educational program goals, i.e., confirming events; gathering materials and resources for program delivery; and ensuring delivery to offsite program locations. • Organize and coordinate activities related to the workforce development program.• Assist with preparation and submitting grants/contracts for new or existing funding.• Maintain records of volunteers, class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required.• Participate as an active member of the Urban Ag Working Group meetings, initiatives, and yearly conference.• Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.• Maintaining communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as contributing educational articles to program newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, social media, and website postings.• Process, track, and maintain event and program registration and monies as per established policy. • Collect and reconcile event and program receipts and monies. Prepare program expense reports.• Maintain records of class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required.• Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures. • Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.• Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.• Transport self, participants, and/or program materials/resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%• In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. • Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.• Carry out assignments and other duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to local fairs, community activities, etc. • Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applies to all duties and functions• Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public. • Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner. • Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, and Cornell Skills for Success. • Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.

POSITION DETAILS

• Full-time, non-exempt position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week.

• Based from the Rochester, NY office.

• Onsite work required. Not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling.

• No Relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS $24.00 to $24.25 per hour based on knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.

Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal time

• Paid Holidays

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)

• NYS Retirement

• Long-term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance

• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance

• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance

• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance

• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE Review of applications will begin immediately. Position may remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified. Apply online by 11:59pm EST on February 10, 2025.

Contact Kimberly at wsbn-recruiter@cornell.edu with questions. __

HOW TO APPLY Upload ALL documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows the system to pre-fill the application and saves you time.

To be considered all applicants are requested to:

(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter (2) Upload/attach a Resume(4) Upload/attach contact information for 3 Professional References

READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

• External Applicants (including current employees of other CCE offices): Submit application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. Please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate (http://https//cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply) for additional guidance.

• Internal Applicants (current employees working at this CCE office): Apply via  Workday (http://http//workday.cornell.edu/) under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.

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 you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed above. __

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator II

Level:

003

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Kimberly Amey

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.

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.

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