Association Resource Educator - Posting No. 1586
Date Posted
August 06, 2009
Employer
Chemung County Cooperative Extension
Location
Elmira, NY
Job Description
Association Resource Educator-Chemung County Agriculture Educator / Regional Ag Team Specialist
General Responsibilities:
Primarily responsible for implementing and providing input to the planning and evaluation of agriculture related educational programs for Chemung County with an emphasis in horticulture. Serves as a member of a regional team to address the current needs of the agricultural industry, specializing in one or more areas. Promotes local and regional agriculture program objectives and plans. Interacts with the public through delivery of program, community partnerships, and through individual clientele assistance. Assists supervisor in activities to foster awareness and support of the program with community leaders and discover best practices and integration of new tools and material with relevant staff at Cornell University and greater Extension system. Provides advice and oversight of the Chemung County Master Gardener/Community Horticulture Program and is the key interface for farm businesses.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Masters degree Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, and/or related field plus relevant experience required.
* Coursework in education and research methodology highly preferred.
* Farming and/or agricultural business experience preferred.
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning on 8/11/09, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#497, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.
**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.cce.cornell.edu
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PA#497, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.
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Website - http://www.cce.cornell.edu