Careers

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant works under the guidance of the Payroll Accounts Manager to implement, track, coordinate and provide daily financial and business functions of the accounting process for the Association. 

Work with administrative, program and management staff to prepare grant billings and other Association invoices as needed. Perform technical aspects of accounting data entry and functions according to established procedures and policies.  Follow this link for more information and to APPLY.

*Early Childhood Career Development Coordinator.  The Institute operates the Career Development Center, which provides comprehensive career development services to all current and aspiring early childhood professionals. The Center’s services include academic planning and advisement, career and vocational assessment and planning, teacher certification supports, professional development opportunities through the Early Childhood Leadership Initiative, and higher education opportunities in partnership with the CUNY School of Professional Studies. The Institute has recently received funding to expand the Career Development Center model to three additional locations around the state – in the Capital District, Oneida County, and Buffalo/Erie County. The Institute will hire three part time Career Development Coordinators. The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Early Childhood Career Development Center model in their location. The Coordinator will report to the Director of Career Development and Higher Education, mostly remotely, to coordinate a system of career development supports for individuals in the pursuit of a career in early childhood. Equipped with a wide range of experience in the field, the ideal candidate will have intimate knowledge of the professional development needs of the early childhood workforce generally, and in their region specifically, as well as knowledge of the academic and professional development resources available in their community and region.  *This position will be for a CUNY Employee housed at the CCE Oneida Building in Oriskany. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking a New Ventures & Land Management Educator. The New Ventures & Land Management Resource Educator is primarily responsible for the assessment, development, evaluation and delivery of educational workshops, trainings, and technical assistance to new and existing producers in the area of new ventures and land management. Land management emphasizes the process of managing the use and development (in both urban and rural settings) of land resources; which may include organic agriculture, reforestation, and grazing. The Educator works as part of a team, collaborating with the Association, regional and statewide professional staff and volunteers in the area of agriculture to meet the needs of the Oneida County agricultural community. The Educator will serve as a member of the Agriculture team to assist with the direction, management and coordination in the areas of agriculture programming and agriculture economic development.  Follow this link for more information and to APPLY.  

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking an Oneida County Farmers Market & Ag Incubator Kitchen Manager. This position will serve as the Oneida County Farmers Market Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Ag Economic Development Specialist to assist in the planning of educational programs and activities. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Public Market and Market Readiness Programming and will work with the Friends of the Market committee per the established Plan of Work. This position will work with the agricultural community to enhance the economic vitality of agri-businesses in Oneida County and the surrounding region. This position will utilize established resources to support, manage and coordinate educational programming efforts provided to farmers and vendors regarding marketing of products that will increase access to local agricultural markets. This person will provide overall market management and outreach to agriculture producers, new food entrepreneurs, new/beginning farmers and the general public. As the Oneida County Ag Incubator Manager this person will assist entrepreneurs participating in the Farm & Food Business Incubator Program to develop products and business models to serve emerging markets. This position will coordinate specialized workshops and programs to help these new businesses navigate the unique challenges of the agricultural and food industries.  Follow this link for more information and to APPLY.  

Last updated November 12, 2019