Agriculture Issue Leader- Ithaca, NY
About The Position
The Agriculture & Horticulture Issue Leader is responsible for providing in-depth program leadership for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agriculture and horticulture program area of the association. In addition, this person shall develop and deliver programs in a specific subject of broad importance to the Agriculture & Horticulture program area (Agriculture Economic Development, Food Systems, Ag & the Environment (e.g. climate smart agriculture, carbon farming, water issues, etc.), Farmland Protection, Home and Community Gardening); and shall provide a broad range of high level administrative direction and management functions for programs and the staff within them. This position is responsible for securing program funds and effective management of resources available to the program unit They are also responsible for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program unit and across the association. This position will engage with, develop and facilitate local community groups, networks, partnerships, and collaborations. They will engage public and private organizations to address high priority issues and maximize effective use of community resources to bolster community and economic development across the region. This position connects with other Associations, Cornell faculty, and regional teams to develop collaborative projects and to conduct research related to Extension mission, priority programs and community issues. This position represents the Association with the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University in achieving the vision and mission of the association. This position is supervised by the Executive Director, operates as an educational and managerial professional, and is subject to Association processes and policies. Guidance and direction are provided by the Program Advisory Committee and Board of Directors, with support from the Association Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Agricultural related field and at least 4 years related experience in program development, delivery, and management. A relevant PhD may substitute for two years’ experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage a diversity of stakeholders, committees or consultants in the development of program direction.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating community engaged processes, building consensus, and achieving results, especially for underserved audiences.
- Ability to initiate , plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal and innovative educational programs using a wide variety of program delivery methods.
- Demonstrated skills in effectively communicating complex information through oral, written, and visual channels, and through social media
- Broad understanding of regional , statewide and/or national agricultural issues and initiatives specifically in areas of: Agriculture Economic Development, Food Systems, Agriculture Environmental issues, and Farmland Protection
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research projects and understand, evaluate and summarize data for effective reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and guidance to staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability to secure, develop, and manage resources.
- Significant grant writing and grant management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and participate effectively in professional team efforts.
- Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders, and to work effectively with people of varying ages and socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and dependability.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in research methodology and education.
- Management experience.
- Training in strategic planning processes and outcome-based program development and delivery.
- Diversity and inclusion training or experience
Responsibilities
- Program Assessment - 10%
- Program Development - 10%
- Program Delivery - 20%
- Program Evaluation - 10%
- Applied Research - 10%
- Direction - 20%
- Management - 10%
- Coordination/ Operation - 5%
- Professional Improvement - 5%
- Health and Safety (Applies to all duties and functions):
- EEO / EPO and Policy (Applies to all duties and functions):
Benefits
- 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
- Vision Access Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
