This position will serve as the Ag Community Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County and will be responsible for implementing agricultural education programming that addresses community needs and supports farm viability, workforce readiness, and sustainable agricultural practices. The educator will deliver programming in areas including but not limited to, farm business management, agronomy/crop and soil education, agricultural career awareness, and workforce development. The position will conduct targeted outreach and provide education through a variety of methods, including workshops, classroom presentations, field visits, demonstrations, one-on-one assistance, newsletters, digital/media outreach, and other educational events. The educator will build and maintain relationships with farmers, schools, agricultural service providers, industry partners, community organizations, Cornell University professors and researchers, Cornell Small Farms, and Farm Bureau, to strengthen agricultural education and career pathways and support producers in Oneida County. This position is expected to remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of farmers and the agricultural community, and to serve as a resource and connector to relevant programs, services, and subject-matter expertise. The educator will also serve as a team member and collaborate with Association staff and partners to advance local, regional, and statewide priorities as appropriate. Job Title Association Community Educator Level 003 Pay Rate Type Salary Company Contract College Contact Name Regina Lowder 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. Notice to Applicants Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. 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. As provided in New York State County Law Article 5, Section 224, the independent county and regional extension service associations are locally operated under the direction of Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. County and regional extension service association employees are employed by their association to engage in educational work and are not employees of Cornell University. Look for us on the web at cce.cornell.edu/. Apply To this Job