Careers

Join our 4-H Team

Ag in the Classroom Educator

The Ag in the Classroom Educator serves as a member of the 4-H team to assist with implementation and evaluation of educational programs and activities. The Educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in 4-H Program with emphasis on Agriculture in the Classroom.

The Ag in the Classroom Educator will coordinate and deliver established Agriculture in the Classroom curriculum with the aim of fostering awareness, understanding, and appreciation of how we produce food and fiber, what we eat, and how we live by helping teachers, students, and their communities learn about and engage with agriculture and food systems. The individual will deliver established curriculum to help youth understand the connections between agriculture, the environment, and people. The Educator will assist with the planning and evaluation of the delivery of the established educational program goals. Interact with the public through classroom presentations. The individual will assist their Supervisor with activities to foster the program with community leaders. The Educator will assist 4-H staff with summer programing as necessary. This person will appreciate and promote diversity in all interactions with program participants, staff, volunteers, and the public.

• This is a part-time (20hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Join our Ag Team

Agriculture Department Leader

The Agriculture Department Leader will provide overall, high-level program and administrative leadership to assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate agricultural educational programming within Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County. The Ag Department Leader supervises the Oneida County Ag team members who develop and deliver programs and engage volunteers. The position is also responsible for developing and maintaining networks with a wide range of stakeholders, assessing trends related to agriculture, developing reports and materials for funders, the identification of grant opportunities and for the completion of grant applications. This position will manage the agriculture department’s grants and contracts, ensuring that objectives and deliverables are met within the timeline and budget of the awarded grant The Ag Department Leader works closely with department staff and the Ag Program Advisory Committee to identify program needs, develop innovative programs, and evaluate program impact.

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Annual salary of $62,000.
• Required: Master’s Degree appropriate to the responsibilities of the position and 4 years of related experience. PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Paid time off includes 21 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Join our Energy Team

Energy Advisor

The Energy Advisor will primarily assist with the teaching of energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in the Mohawk Valley Region, specifically in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and provides input to his/her/their supervisor on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses.

Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and working with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs to more-holistically address energy inequities. This program will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assist leads/clients with navigating every step of applying for relevant energy efficiency and clean energy programs available to them; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will work with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs, including assisting with training, engaging or coordinating the work of volunteers and interns in program delivery. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements. Program oversight and direction will be provided by the Energy & Environment Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, with additional support and leadership from senior members of the regional Energy team.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position, including but not limited to, any of the following:
  
  • teaching non-formal educational programs, with a preference for experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy, or related topics
  • social work with an emphasis on housing/energy assistance
  • assisting low-income households receive subsidized housing services
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Join our Team

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer will assist Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in researching and identifying sources of funding that align with our mission and support existing and planned programming. This position will lead the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to foundations, funding agencies (ie: Federal and State government) and philanthropic organizations. The Grant Writer is responsible for coordinating and managing the grant process from proposal development through submission and award.

The Grant Writer 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. The individual will work closely with Association leadership and, when appropriate, entities on campus and in the community.

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Annual salary of $60,405.80
• Required: Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus two years transferable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Paid time off includes 21 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.
View all qualifications and job responsibilities here. Please submit resume, cover letter and at least two writing samples when applying.

Join our Nutrition Team

Farm to Preschool Coordinator

Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings (EWPHCCS) is a research-tested, multi-level obesity prevention intervention that focuses on improving the nutrition and physical activity behaviors of low-income families and their children enrolled in registered and licensed child day care programs. This intervention also addresses environmental changes to reduce childhood obesity by influencing the nutrition, mealtime and physical activity practices that encourage wellness and healthy lifestyles. An activity of EWPHCCS is the Farm to Preschool initiative. The Farm to Preschool Coordinator will implement Farm to Preschool activities at several qualified childcare centers annually in low-income neighborhoods where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is limited. Primary responsibilities include preschool age gardening classroom lessons and activities, procure local foods to use at their centers and support family access to fresh local fruits and vegetables to address barriers to poor nutrition and food insecurity. Programming will take place in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Chenango, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome Counties. The individual will assist the supervisor with administrative direction and management. This position will be physically located at the CCE Chenango Office.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education or related field or Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience in gardening education or community engagement related to farming, farmers markets, or community gardens.
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

EWPHCCS Registered Dietitian Advisor

Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings (EWPHCCS) is a multi-faceted obesity prevention strategy that educates parents, their preschool children and childcare program staff on the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. The EWPHCCS Registered Dietitian (RD) Advisor will use existing evidence-based curriculum to provide nutrition education in child day care programs in an effort to support families in making the healthier choice to eat better and play more. The EWPH Central Region covers Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Chenango, Broome and Tompkins Counties. The majority of programming efforts will be delivered in the southern part of the coverage area. Approximately 70% of the work will be conducted in the field providing programming with the remainder of the time spent working out of the CCE Oneida office or remotely (30%). The individual will assist the supervisor with administrative direction and management.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $30.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education or related field. Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute. 
• Registered Dietitian or be eligible to sit for the RD exam and pass the exam within 6 months of hire.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Join our Family Development Team

Family Development Program Assistant

This position will serve as a member of the Family Development Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County. This Program Assistant will provide program coordination and support to the Family Development program. The individual will provide administrative support services such as, compiling existing materials into educational packets; maintaining inventory of educational resources; and providing administrative tasks for the program. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Family Development Program Assistant will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed. Will appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Hourly rate of $19.00 per hour.
• Required: Associate degree in Human Services or related field or High School Diploma/GED and one year of transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Community Navigator

The Community Navigator serves as a member of the Family Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (CCEOC). The individual will deliver public education on the services offered by CCEOC’s Family Development Program as well as the county’s childcare assistance program. Education will take place throughout the community at off-site locations. The Community Navigator will work with community agencies to coordinate days and times to be on-site to meet with agency consumers. The Community Navigator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed. This individual will appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $19.50/hr.
• Required: Associate degree or equivalent. GED/High School Diploma plus one year of transferrable program/functional experience is acceptable.
•  Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

View all qualifications and job responsibilities here.

Last updated February 14, 2025