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Community 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, 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. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and provides input to the supervisor on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs.

Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and collaborating with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs to more-holistically address energy inequities. This position 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; assisting 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 collaborate with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $25.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute. 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 receiving subsidized housing services
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

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Join our Ag Team

Agriculture Workforce Development Educator

This position will serve as the Agriculture Workforce Development Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County and will be responsible for implementing and evaluating agriculture education programming that strengthens workforce readiness and agricultural career pathways. The educator will lead initiatives that expand agricultural career awareness, internships and apprenticeships, and partnerships with schools, producers, and community organizations. The position will conduct targeted outreach and deliver hands-on, immersive career experiences for youth and emerging professionals through group and individual education, including workshops, classroom presentations, career fairs, demonstrations, field visits, one-on-one support, newsletters, and digital/media outreach. The educator will also build and maintain relationships with producers and community partners to facilitate work-based learning opportunities and will collaborate as part of the Association team to advance local, regional, and statewide priorities as appropriate.

• This is a part-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s degree and two years of transferable 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.

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Oneida County Public Market & Small Food Manufacturing Manager

This position will serve as the Oneida County Public Market and Small Food Manufacturing Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Ag Economic Development Issue Leader 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 if necessary, will work with appropriate committee(s) to help establish 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 Small Food Manufacturing Manager, you will act as the lead for the CCE Oneida and surrounding areas Knowledge Hub. The Knowledge Hub will provide workshops on bringing value-added food products to market. In addition, the manager will be responsible for providing small-scale testing of safety of food products using equipment available including a PH meter, refractometer, and vacuum gauge.

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Compensation is $62,353.20 annually.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s degree and two years of 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.

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Farm Business Management Educator

The Farm Business Management Specialist serves as a member of the Agriculture team to provide producers and industry with a framework for analyzing production and management alternatives and maximizing profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices. The individual will work with farms of all sizes to analyze management strategies to expand production and profitability. In this position the Farm Business Management Specialist will provide educational programming utilizing various methods, including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet, and distance learning. The position is responsible for preparing quarterly reports, impact statements, and yearly success stories on program progress and accomplishments.

• This is a full-time (37.5hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree in agriculture (e.g., animal science, farm business) or related discipline or Associate’s degree in agriculture or related discipline and two years of transferable program/functional experience.   
• Minimum of one year employment or volunteer experience in program delivery or Extension work.
• 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 27, 2026