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             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 Fulton and Montgomery County. 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; 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 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.

Onsite position. Regular travel for outreach to Fulton and Montgomery County.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $25.00 per hour.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree and least 2 years of transferable 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 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 Family Development Team

Oneida County Community Navigator

The Oneida County Community Navigator serves as a member of the Family Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (CCEOC) to deliver programming to community members on childcare options and resources, and the services offered by the Family Development Program and other CCEOC programs. Education will take place throughout the community at off-site locations. The Navigator will work with community agencies to coordinate days and times to be on-site to meet with individuals. The Navigator will provide information to participants regarding CCEOC programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00 per hour.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree and least 2 years of transferable experience.
• 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 AED Team

Ag Economic Development Specialist

The Ag Economic Development Specialist will concentrate efforts on enhancing the economic viability of agricultural enterprises in Oneida County. The primary audience for programming includes agricultural producers and related service providers; new entrepreneurs in production, processing and agriculture related businesses including agricultural tourism; and community members whose support of agriculture is important. Projects include a focus on enhancing the viability of local agriculture through product diversification, direct marketing, promotion of local product labels and value-added opportunities by linking with available expertise including other local and regional Extension staff and Cornell University faculty. This person will work with and coordinate a variety of agriculture and community stakeholders to implement Oneida County’s Ag and Farmland Protection Plan.

• This is a full-time (40 hrs./week), benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Annual salary of $65,000 - $67,000 annually.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, economics, marketing, business, or related field.
• Working knowledge and experience related to agriculture and farming.
• Paid time off includes 21 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

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Food Systems Specialist

The Food Systems Specialist will concentrate efforts on broadening the scope of the local and state food system network. This position plays a key role in advancing initiatives that strengthen connections between Upstate New York producers and New York City consumers, helping to expand market opportunities for Upstate New York farms, improve access to locally produced foods, and support a more resilient food system. The Food Systems Specialist will participate in, coordinate, and assist with initiatives to strengthen the local food system economic infrastructure, enabling an efficient, sustainable food corridor within New York State. This initiative aims to educate, provide resources, and coordinate efforts of those integrated in the food supply chain, providing opportunity, sustainability, and enhancements in economic and infrastructure security to the agricultural community and larger New York food system. The Food System Specialist will integrate themselves into various tiers of the food system supply chain as a community resource for local food promotion while ensuring funding objectives are met by working with food system stakeholders to promote and enhance the economic prosperity of New York agriculture.
The successful candidate is expected to work independently with a high level of autonomy while building and maintaining relationships with government officials, agricultural organizations, and community partners to support New York State food systems.

• This is a full-time (40 hrs./week), benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000 annually.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, economics, marketing, business, or related field.  
• Working knowledge and experience related to agriculture and farming.
• Paid time off includes 21 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

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Join our Ag Team

Ag Community Educator

This position will serve as the Ag Community Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County and will be responsible for implementing agricultural education programming that addresses community needs and supports farm viability, workforce readiness, and sustainable agricultural practices. The educator will deliver programming in areas including crop and soil education, agronomy, soil health, pest management, agricultural career awareness, and workforce development. The position will conduct targeted outreach and provide education through a variety of methods, including workshops, classroom presentations, field visits, demonstrations, one-on-one assistance, newsletters, digital/media outreach, and other educational events. The educator will build and maintain relationships with farmers, schools, agricultural service providers, industry partners, and community organizations to strengthen agricultural education, career pathways, soil and crop programming, and support producers in Oneida County. The educator will also serve as a team member and collaborate with Association staff and partners to advance local, regional, and statewide priorities as appropriate.

• This is a full-time (40 hrs./week), benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Compensation is $62,353.20 annually.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agricultural business, or environmental science and at least 2 years of volunteer or related work experience.
• General knowledge of agriculture, including familiarity with crop and soil systems, agronomy, pest management, and agricultural workforce development.
• Paid time off includes 21 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

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Last updated August 18, 2026