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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 Ag Team

Farm Business Management Specialist

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 person will appreciate and promote diversity in all interactions with program participants, staff, volunteers, and the public.

• This is a full-time (37.5hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation in the range of $20.50 - $23.50 per hour.
• 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 transferrable 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.

Join our Nutrition Team

Part-Time SNAP-Ed Nutritionist

This position will serve as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Nutritionist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and will implement SNAP-Ed programming from a menu of existing SNAP-Ed educational programs and program activities. This position will implement already-existing educational programming to the public to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-Ed programming to community groups, and will deliver other established SNAP-Ed programming and activities, both on-site and off-site, in the community, in accordance with the Nutrition Program Area’s plan of work. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the SNAP-Ed Program and will assist program staff with marketing efforts for SNAP-Ed programming, to include the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other Nutritionists of the SNAP-Ed program in the Central Region. This position is located at CCE Fulton nutrition office and will provide programming as assigned throughout Fulton and all of Oswego County. Occasional travel to the Oneida County office will be required.

• This is a part-time (20 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation in the range of $21-$23 per hour.
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in health, human services, or related field or Associate Degree in health, human services, or related field 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.

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.

Family Development Educator

The Family Development Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team and will deliver programming through our Herkimer County System of Care grant. The educator will deliver established evidence-based social emotional curriculum to Herkimer County pre-k staff, elementary classroom staff, community partners, children and families through direct teaching. The educator will assist in the implementation of training tools for classrooms. The educator will work community events when needed to promote Extension programs as well as Herkimer County System of Care services. The educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed. This individual will appreciate and promote diversity in all interactions with program participants, staff, and the public.

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs./week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
• Compensation paid in the range of $20.50 - $23.00 per hour.
• Required: Bachelor's degree or Associates degree plus two years 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.

Join our HR Department

SBN HR Lead Manager

This position reports to the Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and is responsible for providing high-level leadership and human resources operations management and guidance for the Leatherstocking Shared Business Network (SBN). The position develops and maintains effective working relationships among staff at each association within the SBN, including HR administrators and Executive Directors, working in conjunction with Extension Administration Human Resources and other SBN HR Leads from across New York State to lead the human resources operation locally, regionally, and statewide to its optimal state. The SBN HR Lead exercises professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in leading the regional HR operations. Facilitates successful policy/procedure changes driven by compliance requirement or local/regional/statewide need. Provides leadership to implement system-wide initiatives at a regional level and remains consistent with Extension Administration guidance while problem solving and offering HR solutions at the individual association level as requested by respective Executive Directors. This position may also work within individual Associations to provide local HR support as time and capacity permit.

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position.
• Compensation is $64,000 annually.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree and experience relevant to the role; or Associates degree and 2 years’ transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience in employee relations counseling, policy/procedure interpretation, managing recruitment, onboarding, promotion and separation, managing payroll, data/transaction oversight, and records management.
• 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.

Last updated January 14, 2025