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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County has an opening for a Nutrition Program Coordinator working 35 hours per week from the Albion, NY office.
The Coordinator will provide opportunities and experiences for participants to improve their lives and communities through accessing a variety of nutrition education opportunities including SNAP education provided by CCE educators.
The Coordinator will interact with the public through delivery of nutrition program and assists supervisor in activities to foster Extension programs with community leaders and discover best practices and integration of new tools and material with relevant staff at Cornell University.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area of education, nutrition, agriculture, or human services. Associate Degree with 2 yrs transferrable program/functional experience may substitute.• Relevant field experience in Cooperative Extension, Information Management, Adult Education, Communications, or a closely related field preferred. • Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods. • 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 work independently, organize workload, handle administrative detail, work under pressure and establish priorities according to Association requirements.• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.• Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Coursework in areas of education, nutrition, human services, or agriculture preferred • Three years relevant experience, knowledge, and experience in similar programing.• Experience in guiding and collaborating with volunteers.• Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.• Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels using traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).• Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Program Delivery - 5%• Deliver high quality educational programs, activities and participate in special programmatic projects including but not limited to volunteer trainings, fundraising, and other extension Association activities, as assigned. • Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver program.• Serve as subject matter resource for nutrition, utilizing existing subject matter resources and connection to Cornell faculty, Regional Cornell Teams, local organizations, and partner agencies to provide resources for individuals and groups.• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery. • Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
Program Evaluation - 5%• Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs.• Recommend program changes to strengthen and improve programs.• Communicate evaluation results and findings.• Meet the evaluation and reporting requirements of all funding partners.• Assist and provide information to any outside evaluators and assessments connected to the program.• Support and participate in collaborative research projects with other local and regional team members, university and extension faculty and staff, significantly in developing and reporting measurable, outcome-based project goals.
Administrative Direction - 5%• Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals. Assist with making programmatic changes based on evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.• Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants. • Assist with establishing program goals and priorities.• Assist with development of marketing strategies, public affairs, and special events to reach target audiences and meet program objectives.• Assist in identifying community and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement.• Provide supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process.• Develop effective communication and working relationships with appropriate industry partners, other educational institutions, governmental agencies, and organizations
Administrative Management - 10%• Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. • Assist with solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise within the program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with supervisor guidance as needed.• Assist Supervisor by performing administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of the program budget (i.e., track expenses, provide support for purchasing).• Assist with effectively managing program budget allocations.• Assist in identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.• Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to Association strategies/Plan of Work.• Act as point of contact and provide guidance to Digital Literacy Mentors Volunteers within the County.
Administrative Coordination/Operation - 70%• Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects. • Maintain and prepare teaching materials necessary for digital literacy programs applying existing subject matter knowledge. • Maintain communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as contributing educational articles to program newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, social media, website postings and content to increase program visibility and to address agriculture and natural resource issues. • Assist with coordination of marketing and promotion of digital literacy programming through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational, and other organizations.• Coordinate Digital Literacy Mentors to meet identified needs and diverse interests of individuals and groups within the community.• Provide educational program efforts via mass media including contributing articles to local newsletters/magazines, utilizing emails, phone messages, and website postings. • Effectively maintain communication and working relationships with appropriate industry partners, other educational institutions, governmental agencies, and organizations• Provide moderately complex administrative tasks in the implementation of the budget to include, but not limited to assisting with allocating budget amounts and providing input for the preparation of the budget.• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures. • Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed and/or maintained.• Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.• Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%• In cooperation with the Supervisor, 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.• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. • Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.• Carry out assignments and other duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to local fairs, community activities, etc. • 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 Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.• Be familiar 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• Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.• 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.• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner. • Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, and Cornell Skills for Success. • Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.
POSITION DETAILS Expected Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week Hourly Wage: $19.00 to $19.80 per hour , commensurate with experienceLocation: Based from the Albion, NY office Remote Status: Remote work is not available. Benefits: Full benefits , based on eligibility, including:• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave• Paid Holidays• NYS Health Insurance Program (including free Dental Insurance)• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)• Long-Term Disability Insurance• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan• Flexible Spending Accounts• Group Universal Life Insurance• Personal Accidental Insurance• Legal Plan Insurance• Long Term Care Insurance• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance• Pet Insurance• New York’s College Savings Program• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions______________________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION DEADLINE Apply online by 11:59pm EST on September 17, 2024.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified. Contact Kimberly at with questions.
Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page.______________________________________________________________________________
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered all applicants are requested to:
(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application (2) Upload/attach a Resume
Upload ALL documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows our system to pre-fill parts of the application and saves you time.
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External Applicants (including current employees of other CCE offices): Submit application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. Please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate ( ) for additional guidance.
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Internal Applicants (current employees working at this CCE office): Apply via Workday ( under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.
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. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed above.______________________________________________________________________________ No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.______________________________________________________________________________
Job Title:
Association Program Coordinator II
Level:
004
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Kimberly Amey
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.
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.