Agriculture & Food Systems Program Assistant - Liberty, NY Job at Cornell University
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Agriculture & Food Systems Program Assistant provides administrative support and coordination of routine tasks related to the delivery of CCE programs in the areas of Ag & Food Systems, and Community & Economic Vitality. The Program Assistant supports multiple priorities across program areas and relays information from CCE staff to volunteers and constituents.
Required Qualifications:
Job Title: Association Program Assistant II
Required Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in related field of education or youth development. GED/High School Diploma and one year transferrable program/functional experience is acceptable.
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels and educational tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Ability to frequently carry supplies and equipment, including by climbing stairs and/or in natural environment settings with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of diverse audiences and Sullivan County community.
- Ability to utilize program resources within the community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field of education or youth development.
- Six months volunteer or work experience in informal education.
Responsibilities/Essential
Functions:
Administrative Responsibilities:
Management - 5%
Management - 5%
- May provide non-complex routine administrative management to support established educational program goals such as program mailings, registration, follow up and reminder calls to program participants or volunteers.
- May give guidance to volunteers and co-workers performing similar work.
Coordination/Operation - 90%
- Provide a substantial amount of routine tasks related to program areas: Ag & Food Systems, and Community & Economic Vitality.
- Provide routine limited complexity administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals including, but not limited to assembling existing resources into educational program materials, coordinating established program schedules, relaying information between CCE and constituents or volunteers.
- Provide non-complexity administrative tasks to support the implementation of program budgets including, but not limited to assisting in allocating program budget amounts and preparing program expense reports.
- Provide support for volunteer coordination and recruitment activities, including but not limited to preparing outreach materials, setting appointments for presentations and assisting with paperwork questions.
- Provide routine limited-complexity administrative tasks for conducting mass media efforts related to program. May be asked to pull appropriate information from established materials/curriculum, to create written article/s as a means of education and outreach.
- Draft standard communications for supervisor’s use, referring to supervisor’s occasional assistance.
- Assist with business systems annual program reporting.
- Coordinate program registration and attendance.
- Draft program and event flyers.
- Transport program materials on an as needed basis in Association or own vehicles.
- Report unique and/or emergency situations immediately to supervisor or Executive Director.
- Assists in maintenance and creation of Association and program related displays.
- Compile, tally, and/or format evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework.
- May compile, tally, and/or format program needs assessment data based on existing framework.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 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 in programming and association priorities.
- Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety - Applies 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 - Applies 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 Sullivan 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, 37.5 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $18.18 per hour. 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 Sullivan 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 December 14, 2022. 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:
Level:
006
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Leah Cadwallader
Number of Openings:
1
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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