Careers

All applications for employment with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment system (see information at left). We do post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.

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• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking an EWPHCCS Advisor.  Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings (EWPHCCS) is a multi-faceted obesity prevention strategy that educates parents, their preschool children and child care program staff on the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. The EWPHCCS Advisor will use existing evidence based curriculum to provide nutrition education as well as the incorporation of policy, systems and environmental changes in child day care programs in an effort to support families in making the healthier choice to eat better and play more. Programming will take place throughout the New York Central Region and may include sites in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga and Cortland Counties. The individual will assist the supervisor with program development, administrative direction and management.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking an ESNY Nutrition Assistant.  The ESNY Nutrition Assistant position will implement public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among limited resource families and individuals encompassing all age groups in various locations throughout the North Country Region. Under the direction of the Program Manager and ESNY Senior Nutritionist, the educator will teach nutrition education with a focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety and food budgeting to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible or SNAP recipients via workshops, events or food demonstrations. Nutrition education may take place at a variety of locations including but not limited to County agencies, libraries, schools and community agencies. This position may provide data entry and management of participant data, requiring confidentiality. The educator embraces the Skills for Success, demonstrating inclusiveness, adaptability, self-development, communication skills, teamwork, service mindedness, stewardship and motivation. Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a Subject Educator. The Subject Educator I serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of Family Development programs to child care providers and parents in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. The educator will deliver programs to child care providers on topics including, but not limited to: NYS Health and Safety guidelines, engaging learning environments, program organization and routines, parent communication, program development, developmentally appropriate practice, professionalism, and responsibility. The Educator will provide information to child care providers and parents regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a Grant & Contract Liaison.  The Association Grants and Contract Liaison will assist Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in identifying sources of funding, preparing research and submitting grant proposals to foundations, funding agencies (ie: Federal and State government) and philanthropic organizations. Coordinate and manage the process for grants from proposal development through submission and award.  The Grants and Contract Liaison should be capable of working independently, but also as part of a team, with the ability to manage timelines and day-to-day processes for the successful administration and delivery of grants. As necessary, work closely with Association leadership, the Community and Regional Development Institute (CaRDI), and other entities on campus and in the community.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a R2G Utica Program Manager. The Rust to Green (R2G) Utica program integrates a full range of resources and approaches to resolve issues with a focus that implies multi-disciplinary approaches, sound research and community engagement. The R2G Utica Program Manager is responsible for connecting relevant contemporary research and practices emphasizing environmental, economic, and social interconnectedness, community development, placemaking and sustainability in R2G CCE Utica Urban Studio efforts. The individual will develop and implement R2G Utica based programs and projects as well as develop and advance the R2G Utica network with an emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, community participation, university-community engagement, collaborative projects and recognition. Additionally, the Program Manager will assess and evaluate programs, communicate evaluation results and make suggestions for programmatic improvements. He/she will be the public face and spokesperson representing, promoting and advancing the R2G Utica Program to its constituents including local citizens, policymakers, community leaders and decision-makers. The individual will assist with development of a R2G communication strategy including web, social media, press, publications, publicity and marketing of R2G programs, etc. The Program Manager will initiate and develop grant or funding proposals to secure additional funding.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a full-time Environmental Safety Subject Educator.  The Environmental Safety Educator is primarily responsible for implementing program delivery and providing planning input for environmental safety educational programs. This position interacts with the community, especially those living in high risk areas, to provide environmental safety education and services specifically related to lead, lead hazards, and lead hazard control. Educational outreach will occur through delivery of both group/community programs and individual client assistance. The Educator assists the supervisor with program evaluation to promote environmental safety education and awareness within the community. Responsibilities will include residential assessments for the presence of conditions conducive to lead poisoning involving chipping and peeling paint, sources of lead dust, and adverse housing conditions, as well as the delivery of client education on the prevention/correction of such conditions and childhood lead poisoning. This position involves the preparation, handling, and management of highly confidential health and housing data, case files, and client information which is protected by law. The Educator will work with Oneida County Health Department personnel as well as organizations in the community that deliver housing, social, family support, education, and childcare services.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a part-time Environmental Safety Program Educator.  The Environmental Safety Educator is primarily responsible for implementing program delivery for environmental safety educational programs. This position interacts with the community, especially those living in high risk areas, to provide environmental safety education and services specifically related to lead, lead hazards, and lead hazard control.  Educational outreach will occur through delivery of individual client assistance and participation at community programs as assigned. The Educator assists the supervisor and team of co-workers with program evaluation to promote environmental safety education and awareness within the community. Responsibilities will include residential evaluations for the presence of conditions conducive to lead poisoning involving chipping and peeling paint, sources of lead dust, and adverse housing conditions, as well as the delivery of client education on the prevention/correction of such conditions and childhood lead poisoning. This position involves the preparation, handling, and management of highly confidential health and housing data, case files, and client information which is protected by law. The Educator may interact with Oneida County Health Department personnel as well as organizations in the community that deliver housing, social, family support, education, and childcare services.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking an ESNY Program Manager.  The ESNY Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership in program direction and management, assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation utilizing research and existing resources to create educational programs for the SNAP-ED Program, under the guidance of the Health & Nutrition Issue Leader. The individual will manage the day-to-day operations of the North Country Region Eat Smart New York, SNAP- ED (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) Program, and other grants as assigned. He/she will develop and implement the marketing plan for on and off site education programs, and special events. The NCR ESNY Program Manager will provide the supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process for the program. He/she will be responsible for ensuring all nutrition education programs and Cornell Cooperative Extension compliance requirements are met through effective management of program resources and staff. The individual will represent Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County before the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in conjunction with program area responsibilities and will delivery education programs as needed.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a SBN Finance Lead.  The SBN Finance Lead provides high level leadership and management of the financial operations for the Leatherstocking Shared Business Network [Oneida, Delaware, Herkimer, Hamilton, Chenango, Madison, Schoharie/Otsego Counties]. The position develops and maintains effective working relationships among Leatherstocking Shared Business Network staff, including Finance Staff and Executive Directors within the region. This position works in conjunction with Extension Administration Finance and other Shared Business Network Finance (SBN FIN) Leads from across New York State to lead financial operations locally, regionally and state-wide to its optimal state. The SBN FIN Lead exercises professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in oversight of the financial operations within the region. Ensure a successful policy/procedure change driven by compliance requirement or local/regional/state-wide need. Provide leadership to implement system-wide initiatives at a regional level, and remain consistent with Extension Administration guidance.  Click here to learn more and apply.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a SNAP-ED Sr. Nutritionist.  This position will serve as the sole Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED)Senior Nutritionist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and will implement SNAP-ED programming from a menu of existing SNAP-ED educational programs and program activities. This position will implement already-existing educational programming, including occasional creation of lesson plans based on established program knowledge, to the public to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-ED programming to community groups, and will deliver other established SNAP-ED programming and activities, both on-site and off-site, in the community, in accordance with the Nutrition Program Area’s Plan of Work. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the SNAP-ED Program and will assist the Team Leader, Communications Coordinator and Environmental Nutritionist with marketing efforts for SNAP-ED programming, to include the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other Nutritionists of the SNAP-ED program in the North Country Region. The SNAP-ED Sr. Nutritionist will provide guidance and oversight to CCE of Oneida County SNAP-ED Program educators.   Click here to learn more and apply.
• Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oneida County until 4:00 PM, Monday, October 16, 2017 for completion of a farmers to consumers feasibility study. More information can be found by clicking here.  

Last updated October 17, 2017