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Regional Agronomy Educator
Description of Duties
The Regional Agronomy Educator plans, designs, implements, and evaluates educational and applied research agronomy programs. The educator provides highly technical programming to support the field crops industry (both for use as cash crops and as integrated with the dairy industry) and in collaboration with other staff using a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach. The educator helps make connections between farmers, Cornell staff, other agronomy educators, and agricultural service providers in the four-county region. Working as part of a team, this position assists with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program advisory structure and develops areas of expertise based on regional program needs, interests, and abilities.
Qualifications include a master’s degree in a field appropriate to the position (e.g., agronomy) and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
Type of position
Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Agricultural Educator
Salary
$65,000
Benefits
includes 21 Vacation days, 14 Holidays, 3 Personal days and 12 Sick days annually. Mileage for work related travel is reimbursed. Excellent benefits package includes health insurance, free dental insurance, NYS Retirement (NYSLRS), and much more.
Location
CCE of Washington County 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839,
Closing Date
05/03/2024
Date Position Available
07/05/2024
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County
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 governmental 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.