"Program/Extension Aide IV- Farm to School Program Coordinator"

Program/Extension Aide IV- Farm to School Program Coordinator

The Opportunity

As a university founded to be a place where "?any person can find instruction in any study," inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University?s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach... Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides educational outreach functions... Harvest New York is an innovative Cornell Cooperative Extension team...

What We Need

The position is located within Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Farm to School Program Coordinator will play a key supportive role in advancing statewide efforts to connect New York farms with schools. Working closely with the Program Director, as well as other program staff and partners, this position will assist with the coordination, communication, and implementation of core Farm to School initiatives... This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be located in a CCE Office. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance. Moderate travel (about 25%) will be required throughout New York State. There is the opportunity to work remotely within New York State three days a week; an on-site presence in the CCE Office is required three days a week.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate?s degree in agriculture, food studies, nutrition, or closely related field, and 2+years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills...
• Must have proficiency in Windows-based software...
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements... valid and unrestricted New York State driver?s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree... 3+ years...
• Demonstrated ability to function as a part of a team...

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement...
• Comprehensive health care options...

University Job Title: Program/Extension Aide IV
Job Family: Academic Support
Level: D
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.05