CALS- Program/Extension Aide IV- Farm to School Program Coordinator (Cornell Cooperative Extension)

Cornell University•New York, NY

1d•$26 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

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 As an individual contributor, you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success 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. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides educational outreach functions for Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University. Programmatically, Cornell Cooperative Extension connects the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE) with 55 off-campus Associations, Integrated Pest Management, New York State Sea Grant, Area Specialists, and CCE New York City. Harvest New York is an innovative Cornell Cooperative Extension team that focuses on workforce development and business expansion projects that increase profitability and investment in key sectors of New York’s agriculture industry throughout the State. Harvest New York Specialists respond to emerging issues and develop new opportunities using the research of Cornell University (both in Geneva at Cornell AgriTech and the Ithaca campus), the resources of Cornell Cooperative Extension and relationships with partnering organizations statewide. The four project areas covered by Harvest New York are: Local Food Systems, Urban Agriculture, Climate Resiliency, and Emerging Crops. What We Need While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to 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. 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, including programs and resources led by the Cornell Farm to School Team. The Coordinator will help sustain relationships among schools, producers, and partners; support communication and resource-sharing activities; assist in the management of social media and outreach; and assist with events that benefit stakeholders and foster the continued growth of the Farm to School program. 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. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Requirements

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 and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have proficiency in Windows-based software, including the internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience managing social media platforms.
Able to work quickly and efficiently under general supervision.
Knowledge of balancing conflicting priorities, making informed choices, and using sound judgment in completing urgent tasks.
Experience that demonstrates creativity, reasoning, and solution-finding techniques.
Will be expected to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, or a closely related field, and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to function as a part of a team, working with staff and community partners, often remotely.
Ability to learn the philosophy, objectives, and operation of an informal education system such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Experience using software programs such as Airtable, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

assist with the coordination, communication, and implementation of core Farm to School initiatives, including programs and resources led by the Cornell Farm to School Team
sustain relationships among schools, producers, and partners
support communication and resource-sharing activities
assist in the management of social media and outreach
assist with events that benefit stakeholders and foster the continued growth of the Farm to School program

Benefits

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
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