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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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Workforce Development Coordinator

The Workforce Development Coordinator will support and coordinate the workforce development initiatives for the Contractor English Program. The objective of the Contractor English Program is to address the contractor labor shortage and ultimately provide employment opportunities for program participants. Non-English speakers will be recruited and enrolled in the program to learn the English language and receive training on vocabulary relevant to the contractor industry.

The Workforce Development Coordinator will assist with promotion of the program as well as recruitment and enrollment of program participants. Responsibilities also include collaborating with community organizations, business partners, and agencies to establish the alignment between education, workforce training, and industry demand. The individual will provide information and connect participants with wraparound services & CCE services (transportation, childcare, advanced translation services, etc.…) as needed. 

• This is a part-time (20hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $20.00/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.
• 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

Infant Toddler Specialist

The Infant Toddler Specialist serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and professional development to childcare providers and parents in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties with children ages birth to five. The educator will deliver established educational programs to childcare providers and parents on topics including, but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, importance of physical activity, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, business practices, professionalism and responsibility. This position will require data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Infant Toddler Specialist will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

• This is a full-time (37.5hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Studies or related field, including infant/toddler specific coursework or Associate Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional experience. At least 3 years of experience working directly with young children and families in a childcare or early education program.
• Must possess NYS Early Learning Trainer Credential or achieve credential within one year of initial employment
• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually.

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CACFP Educator

The CACP Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The educator will deliver established educational programs to CACFP family and group family childcare providers on topics including, but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, nutrition education, importance of physical activity, menu planning, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, professionalism and responsibility. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

• This is a part-time (30hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation is $23.00/hr.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute. At least 1 year of relevant 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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Last updated September 15, 2025