The Agriculture Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County will work under the direction and supervision of the Association GAPs & New Farmer Resource Educator. This position will provide strategic development, planning, conducting, and evaluating of educational programs in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Food Safety Practices to farm career advancement and farm business ownership for Spanish-speaking farmers throughout the Hudson Valley region. The Educator will also be responsible for triage and outreach to new farmers in the Hudson Valley region. Under the guidance of the Agriculture Issue Leader, Association GAPs & New Farmer Resource Educator and reflecting funder goals, develop program objectives and plans within the assigned areas of responsibilities. Represent the Association to the public, community leaders, government officials, agricultural industry, and Cornell University. Will work as a team member in addressing local, regional, and statewide programming priorities. This is a Grant-funded position. Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Sciences, Education, Biology, Natural Resources, Biotechnology, or Microbiology, or related field. + Bilingual in Spanish and speak English. Chinese, Mandarin, and/or Korean desirable. + Minimum one year of relevant work experience. + Experience relevant to the role of the position. + Must be able to work with diverse audiences and partners, both independently and as part of a team and maintain cultural sensitivity. + Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking. + Good working knowledge and experience with current software, such as MS Office, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel. + Ability to utilize resources effectively. + Ability to work well and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of Orange County residents, farm owners, and staff while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment. + Ability to work flexible hours which include evenings and/or weekends. + Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position. + Ability to meet acceptable motor vehicle/driving record requirement. + Ability to lead and delegate. + Ability to manage long-term goals within a context of day-to- day deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: + Master’s degree in Agriculture, Education, Food Sciences, Biology, Natural Resources, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field. + Experience working with limited English proficiency audiences. + Minimum of three years of direct farm experience and/or experience providing services to beginning farmers strongly preferred. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Program Responsibilities: Program Development – 5% + Apply Agricultural subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for assigned programs to include, but not limited to: Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), FDA Food Safety, Farm Management for Spanish-speaking farmers, and farm employees. + Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the participants with specific ongoing outreach to Spanish-speaking community, farmers, educators, and others interested in supporting Latinx famer development. Program Delivery – 25% + Apply educational programming to targeted audiences in the assigned subject matter. + Teach innovative educational programs and activities to support the identified issues in a manner consistent with the Plan of Work. + Teach innovative, developmentally appropriate educational programming and activities in support of the Small Farms Program to include, but not limited to: Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Food Safety, Natural Resources. + Effectively utilize all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of Agricultural Farming programs using a variety of delivery methods – including virtual, digital education through various platforms, such as Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, and others. + Work to foster acceptance of farming programs, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences. + As part of the program delivery, act as contact for volunteers, owners, farmers, vendors, and leaders within the county and provide complex responses to inquiries. + Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Agriculture Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals. Program Evaluation – 5% + Implement program evaluation as designed. + Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all programs offered. + Analyze program data, and based on the analysis, assist in recommending improvements in programming. + Based on program parameters, interpret evaluation data to constituents as appropriate. Administrative Responsibilities: Direction – 25% + Plan the delivery of educational programs based on program evaluation data and changing local priorities. + In collaboration with supervisor, establish program goals and priorities, including providing input from the community on program needs focusing on GAPs and Food Safety. + In collaboration with supervisor develop marketing strategies, public affairs, and special events to reach target audiences and meet program objectives. + Provide supervisor with program related information for the budget development process, including strategies for fund development via other sources of revenue. + Strategize ways to expand effective Agriculture and Farming networks. + Provide input into the planning of all programs to consider the needs of diverse program participants. Provide input for the development of written marketing materials to highlight a program/s. Management – 30% + Demonstrate judgement and discretion to independently solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within the Program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed. + Provide policy interpretation and guidance. + Ensure program activities conform to the Association’s Plan of Work. + Identify, develop, enhance, and engage network of new farmers, workers, and volunteers. + Lead the management of new farmers, vendors, and volunteers, including recruitment and involvement, ensuring program adheres to Volunteer Involvement Policy (VIP). + Guide the coordination of data management systems to accurately reflect members and program activities. Provide analysis and reports on the data to contribute to guiding on-going program development and outreach. + Develop and enhance networks of new community members and professional and non-professional to extend program implementation. + Provide guidance for the implementation of the program budget + Monitor the Program income/expenses to ensure spending is within the program budget constraints. + Effectively allocate financial resources to accomplish program objectives. + Guide the implementation of communication strategies on particular program/function. + Prepare reports demonstrating program progress, accomplishments, and the impact of the community. Coordination/Operation – 5% + Compile and prepare materials/resources for teaching purposes. + Utilize mass media effort related to program implementation and communication strategies. + Implementation, execute, and maintain communication with constituents and the community through a variety of methods such as newsletters, emails, electronic technology, internet, social media, website postings and content. + Distribute program materials to inform communities of program/s. + Collect program data and maintain accurate records of program participants. + Serve as liaison with community to expand program networks. + Coordinate program referrals and ongoing outreach efforts in accordance with established Plan of Work. Professional Improvement – 5% + In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities. + Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned. Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions + Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment. + Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. + Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified. EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions + Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public. + Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences. + Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Orange County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success. + Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner. This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position. Compensation paid at the rate of $58,500.00 per year. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including: + Vacation, Sick and Personal time + Paid Holidays + NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance) + NYS Retirement + Long-term Disability Insurance + Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity + Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance + Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance + Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance + Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance + Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance + Voluntary Pet Insurance + Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply All applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume and indicate three individuals who may be contacted as a reference. Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting. All applications must be received on-line by October 23, 2024. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs. No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available. The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. For additional questions or if you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Leah Cadwallader, Regional Human Resources Manager, e-mail LC267@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990x314. Job Title: Association Program Manager Level: 003 Pay Rate Type: Salary Company: Contract College Contact Name: Leah Cadwallader Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. 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