The Farm Business Management Specialist serves as a member of the Agriculture team to provide producers and industry with a framework for analyzing production and management alternatives and maximizing profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices. The individual will work with farms of all sizes to analyze management strategies to expand production and profitability. In this position the Farm Business Management Specialist will provide educational programming utilizing various methods, including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet, and distance learning. The position is responsible for preparing quarterly reports, impact statements, and yearly success stories on program progress and accomplishments. This person will appreciate and promote diversity in all interactions with program participants, staff, volunteers, and the public.

    

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture (e.g., animal science, farm business) or related discipline or Associate’s degree in agriculture or related discipline and two years of transferrable program/functional experience.

Minimum of one year employment or volunteer experience in program delivery or Extension work.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults and diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Ability to communicate effectively with external customers and employees.

Ability to work independently and with peers and groups.

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 read English and interpret documents such as instructions and safety and procedure manuals.

A valid NYS driver’s license, ability to drive, and have a driver’s record acceptable for agency insurance coverage

Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Academic coursework in financial/educational studies.

Knowledge and experience in working effectively in a non-formal education system, such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Ability to manage time effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Knowledge of Oneida County.

Familiarity with database entry.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Program Delivery – 70%

Implement and deliver existing educational programs in the Association’s Agriculture department.

Provide program related education and training for new and existing farmers.

Serve as subject matter resource for staff, program participants and other groups as they are identified.

Effectively deliver programs to participants, individually and in groups.  

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 Association or regional team efforts for program delivery.

Utilize a variety of educational methodologies that are audience-age appropriate.

Foster the acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs, recognizing and valuing the diversity of audiences.

May assist in ensuring that program delivery is within scope of the statewide Plan of Work.

Program Evaluation – 5%

Implement program evaluation based on established parameters.

Interact with various constituencies to obtain evaluation of program; communicate results and findings with stakeholders.

Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data.

Assist in making recommendations for program improvement.

Administrative Direction – 5%

Provide input in planning the delivery of educational programs and events.

Provide input in the program communications strategy, e.g. press releases, social media, marketing materials.

Provide planning input for program and project budgets, under guidance of supervisor.

Administrative Management – 5%

Provide low-complexity administrative management to support agriculture program goals.

Initiate professional relationships with other agencies, organizations, and businesses to facilitate programming efforts.

Assist supervisor to solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the operation of the Agriculture department utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, and with the guidance of supervisor as needed.

Provide guidance to co-workers, including those doing similar work.

Administrative Coordination/Operation –10%

Recruit program participants.

Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials.

Perform general coordination activities, including for example attending staff meetings, working with other staff, and general marketing of Extension programs.

Provide low complexity limited tasks to plan the educational program and implement the program budget; submit program related expense receipts in a timely manner following Association procedures.

Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.

Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming, such as with print media, news media, social media, radio, and multi-media efforts.

Complete data entry of participant information in agriculture database.

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.

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.

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 – 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 Oneida 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.

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.  

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

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs/week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation paid in the range of $20.50 - $23.50 per hour.

 

Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually. Additional benefits based on eligibility, include:

NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)

NYS Retirement

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

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

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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 Oneida 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

 

Please submit resume, cover letter and references. 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. 

 

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

 

Please contact cce-oneida-hr@cornell.edu with questions.

 

https://cceoneida.com

  

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

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.

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.