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LAYIQ - WNY Solutions for Farming and Food Access (WNYSFFA) Educator - Ellicottville, NY at Cornell

Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organization.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.
Familiarity with purchasing and preparing foods, utilizing business expense accounts and pragmatic use of resources.
Familiarity with reviewing and following recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group).
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Delivery - 75%
Deliver high quality, innovative, multi-county educational programs and events to expand evidence-based programs that directly impact both food security and food-based economies such as new farmer training programs; educational programs focused on nutrition specifically targeting rural community residents and SNAP recipients; food systems/processing education initiatives; and food preservation education programs.
Assist in multi-association team efforts through joint delivery programs and activities aimed at increasing awareness of and access to food system services including mobile markets, Healthy Corner Store initiatives, farmers markets, and local food guides.
Serve as a subject-matter resource for staff, volunteers, participants, community organizations, partner agencies, general public and other professionals working within the county and the region.
Assist with developing effective working relationships with community leaders via attendance at various community/regional events, farmers markets, visits to agricultural spaces and farms, and engagement with local and state government entities.
Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
Program Evaluation - 5%
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Interact with constituents to obtain and collect evaluation data for programs.
Assist in the process of analyzing collected program data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
Assist with making recommendations for improvement/changes to strengthen and improve programmatic offerings.
Communicate evaluation results and findings to constituents as appropriate.
Administrative Direction - 5%
Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programming.
Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary for delivery of initiatives and projects.
Assist in establishing and building coordinated partnerships among farmers, food businesses, health systems, schools, municipalities, and community organizations.
Assist with engaging constituents to build awareness of, and connection to, available food system services.
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.
Administrative Management - 5%
Assist with administrative and program management activities, as assigned.
Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise from programs, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
Assist with identifying activities and resources needed to carry out program priorities and goals in consultation and collaboration with supervisor, advisory committees, staff, agency partners, and other key community constituents.
Assist with effectively managing, implementing, and allocating financial resources to accomplish program objective in compliance with funding requirements, grant specifications, and adherence to association strategies/plans of work.
Assist Supervisor in the implementation of communication strategies.
Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%
Assist in coordinating program implementation, planning, and activities efforts.
Coordinate identified administrative aspects of the program including, but not limited to: preparing correspondence, maintaining files, maintaining participant records, etc.
Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials.
Attend community events, school events, faith-based community events, farmers markets etc. for promotion of programming regionally.
Actively participate in meetings, trainings and conference calls as required or as needed.
Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, multi-media efforts, and the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other nutritionists.
Provide required financial information to Supervisor to meet the grant and budget requirements.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations, and businesses to facilitate continued programming efforts.
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 - 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 events as scheduled/required.
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.
Policy and Other Duties as Assigned - Applies to all duties and functions
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.
Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, processes, and Skills for Success.
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 at all times.
Perform all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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POSITION DETAILS
Expected Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Hourly Rate: $18.50 to $24.50 per hour, commensuarate with experience.
Location: Based from the Ellicottville, NY office
Remote Status: Remote work is not available .

Benefits: Benefits , based on eligibility, including:

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
Paid Holidays
NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement (NYSLERS)
Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Term Life Insurance
Personal Accidental Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Pet Insurance
New York’s 529 College Savings Program
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply online by 11:59pm EST on October 22, 2026
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified. Contact Kimberly at wsbn-recruiter@cornell.edu with questions.
Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page.
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HOW TO APPLY
To be considered all applicants are requested to: (1) Complete all sections of the Online Application
(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter and Resume
(3) Upload/attach 3 Professional References
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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.
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.
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.
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No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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