CALS- Extension Support Specialist I- SP- Soil & Crop Sciences Section- School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS)

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an Extension Support Specialist I within the Soil & Crop Sciences section of the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University. The role involves maintaining and modifying Agricultural (Ag) Districts boundary data for public distribution on behalf of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM). The GIS Extension Support Specialist will use data provided by county agencies participating in the Ag Districts program to create and update Ag District boundaries in a variety of file formats for publication through the Cornell Library CUGIR website, as well as the NYS AGM and NYS GIS Clearinghouse website links. The specialist will also develop and maintain database and reporting systems, serve as a resource for reporting for stakeholders, develop and tailor standard teaching aids and materials, and coordinate and assist in developing outreach and marketing efforts such as press releases, social media, and website content. Additionally, the role acts as a liaison with Ag & Markets to enhance understanding and support of programs/projects. This is a part-time, 36-hour per week position, that is fully in-person, and located in Ithaca, NY. It is a one-year term appointment contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. The role emphasizes fostering a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences, being cooperative, collaborative, open, welcoming, showing respect, compassion, empathy, engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective, speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately, and supporting work/life integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
GIS software proficiency, especially exporting map layouts and conversion to other file formats.
Able to use ESRI Arc Pro to edit boundaries to conform with updated Ag District maps.
Understanding of various graphic output file formats such as PNG, JPG, TIF and PDF.
Ability to coordinate with NYS and County program participants for modification and distribution of data.
Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of cartographic and graphic design.
Strong organizational skills for file management and archiving of all digital NYS Ag Districts filetypes.

Responsibilities

Maintain and modify Agricultural (Ag) Districts boundary data for public distribution.
Create and update Ag District boundaries in a variety of file formats to be published through the Cornell Library CUGIR website, as well as the NYS AGM and NYS GIS Clearinghouse website links.
Develop and maintain database and reporting systems.
Serve as resource for reporting for stakeholders.
Develop and tailor standard teaching aids and materials.
Coordinate and assist in developing outreach and marketing efforts such as press releases, social media, and website content.
Act as liaison with Ag & Markets to enhance understanding and support of programs/projects.
Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study
Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
Employee wellness
Workshops
Childcare and adoption assistance
Parental leave
Flexible work options