REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Specify requiredminimum equivalency for education, The Community Educator is responsible for planning, developing,implementing and evaluating educational consumer and commercial horticulture and natural resource programs in Delaware County.
Major emphasis includes developing and implementing the Master Gardener training program, overseeing and coordinating the efforts of these community volunteers, and developing educational materials on community horticulture for county trainings.
The position will serve as a subject matter expert in commercial horticulture and natural resources in Delaware County. The educator works with and coordinates programming with other local and regional Extension staff, local groups and maintains direct linkages with Cornell faculty and program units for program delivery guidance and research projects.
This Community Educator is also expected to secure grants and outside funding and manage budgets in support of the program’s educational priorities under the direction of the Ag. Team Leader and Executive Director.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Natural Resources or plant science or related discipline.
• Two years volunteer management experience.
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, organize workload, handle administrative details, work under pressure and establish priorities.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of all information at all times.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Willingness to complete other duties as assigned.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Specify preferred specialized education, field and/or certifications.

• Experience working in a non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension and its programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards and committees, community and funding partners.
• Experience in developing and delivering and evaluating community and environmental horticulture/natural resource educational programs.
• Experience in grant writing and overseeing budgets.
• Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community.
This is a full-time (40 hrs./week) benefits eligible, exempt position. Annual compensation $60,405 with generous paid time off provided.

Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Location: CCE Delaware Hamden, NY.
Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying.
Contact the Delaware County Cooperative Extension at 607-865-6531 or

    

Program Responsibilities:
 

Program Delivery       70%

Apply in-depth subject matter knowledge to create lessons plans to deliver educational program.Conduct educational programs through meetings, seminars, committees and individual counseling on all aspects of environmental horticulture.Provide educational program efforts via mass media.Serve as subject matter expert in discipline to program committees, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, and clientele, including agencies and other groups.As a team member, serve as a resource expert to other Cornell staff in cooperative projects and programs. Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts and/or multi-association team efforts to deliver program.Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experience, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to promote and deliver programs.Maintain direct linkage with CU faculty and program units for program delivery guidance.Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.Apply subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies.Create innovative educational programs.Research, identify, and select existing resources for the program.Create program materials to address public needs.Structure programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants.Work with multidisciplinary team efforts to develop program to address priority issues.Develop well-integrated Association educational efforts.Develop programs to meet changing local issues.Make programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.Use a system of ongoing involvement of Ag Issue Committee and citizens in the program development process which expresses the demographics of the community.Assist in the application of high-level of disciplinary subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies and programs.Maintain links with Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, program advisory groups, and program participants for program development guidance.Develop comprehensive program content for website and social media network for the community & environmental programs.Ensure program delivery is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.

Program Evaluation          5%

Apply in depth subject matter knowledge to evaluate educational program.Design or create program evaluation framework.Implement program evaluation.Analyze collected program evaluation data.Make recommendations for improvements.May be involved in multidisciplinary team and/or multi-association team efforts to design or analyze program evaluation.Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for program evaluation guidance.May have direct linkage with other universities or associations for program evaluation guidance.Interpret evaluation data to the constituencies.Communicate evaluation results and findings.Interact with various constituencies to obtain their evaluation of programs.Ensure program evaluation is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.

Applied Research       5%

Plan and conduct applied demonstrations based on priorities determined by advisory groups and program participants as appropriate, following prescribed Cornell policies.  Emphasis is on new and innovative approaches to gardening with special attention to environmental and health issues.

Administrative Responsibilities:
 

Direction          5%

Interpret Association and Cornell University program direction in planning the delivery of established program goals.Plan delivery of programs via various media and methods.May assist in the continued refinement of a system of ongoing citizen involvement that expresses community demographics.Plan financial budgets based on program needs.Plan effective publicity and outreach about programs.May assist in developing and/or enhancing relationships with appropriate agencies, community leaders, and community partners for program function.Make recommendations to staffing plan development process.

Management       5%

Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise with Horticulture Consultants, MG Volunteers, and general public, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.Monitor program to ensure that educational content conforms to policies, and objectives of the Association and is research-knowledge based.Oversee and support volunteer recruitment, involvement and offer guidance.Monitor income and expenses, to ensure spending is within budget.Effectively identify and allocate financial resources to accomplish program objectives.Guide the implementation of communication strategies.Effectively allocate human resources to accomplish program objectives.Supervise and guide staff activities to achieve program objectivesManage financial budgets based on program needs.Develop and manage grants to secure funding for position and the association.

Coordination/Operation     5%

Compile existing resources into educational program materials.Implement established program schedule.Collect evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework.Collect applied research data based on existing framework.Collect program needs assessment data based on existing framework.Coordinate program implementation, planning, and activities efforts.Maintain a comprehensive website and social media network for the commercial, community and horticulture programs.

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 Delaware 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.

  

Job Title:

Association Community Educator

Level:

003

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Nancy Grotevant

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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