Cornell Cooperative
Extension of
Working Title: Field Crops Educator
Classification Title: Resource Educator
Supervisor's Classification Title: Agriculture Team Coordinator
Primary Roles and Accountabilities.
Responsible for
planning, implementing, and evaluating high quality educational programs in
field crops & agricultural environmental management issues. In conjunction with the Executive
Director/Team Coordinator, promote program objectives and plans within assigned
area of responsibility. Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public,
community leaders, government officials, and
Program Management and Coordination
Accountabilities (5%)
– Ensure that the program direction and
related activities are coordinated within the overall plan-of-work and are
within the mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
– Coordinate/conduct educational efforts for
agri-business in response to emerging issues.
– Assist in drawing upon Cornell program
resources in order to address identified clientele needs and to select program
materials.
– Participate in multi-disciplinary team efforts to address priority issues.
–
Respond to requests from community media representatives for
information about assigned subject matter areas, and refer other questions to
Executive Director, Team Coordinator or appropriate person.
Subject Matter Resource and Program
Delivery Accountabilities (80%)
– Plan and deliver short- and long- range
educational programs within the assigned subject matter area such as principles
of field crops production & on-farm application. Programs must address current issues and may
include: crop production, integrated crop management, forage production,
ecologically safe pesticide use, nutrient & manure management, crop
rotation, weed & pest management, crop record keeping, soil fertility,
efficient fertilizer use, forage quality.
– Plan and deliver short- and long-range
educational programs within the assigned subject matter area of consumer
horticulture.
– Serve as an educational resource to
producers, government agencies, agri-business associations, and youth groups.
– Identify program needs through
– Ensure that the program direction and
related activities are coordinated within the overall plan-of-work and are
within the mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
– Coordinate/conduct educational efforts for
agri-business in response to emerging issues.
– Assist in drawing upon Cornell program
resources in order to address identified clientele needs and to select program
materials.
– Participate in multi-disciplinary team
efforts to address priority issues.
– Work in concert with other team members
to develop a “whole farm” approach to problem solving when appropriate.
– Provide leadership in the design,
evaluation, and analysis of Field Crops programs and make recommendations for
change in emphasis and/or improvement.
– Assist in evaluation and analysis of
major programs and assist in making recommendations for improvement.
– Monitor program to ensure that
educational content conforms to policies and objectives of the Association
& Cornell and is research & knowledge based.
– Address agricultural engineering
(machinery) inquiries on as needed basis.
– Collaborate with Agriculture Program
Committee to plan and deliver program as appropriate.
– Assist in seeking out, preparing and
submitting proposals to secure additional funding in conjunction with other
staff.
Research and Program Evaluation
Accountabilities (10%)
– Assist in the preparation and
communication of reports that show the impact of programs to funders,
appropriate committees, clientele and Cornell faculty.
– Communicate evaluation results.
– Conduct relevant research in county to
provide in county data for pertinent issues in regards to field crop and
environment management issues.
Professional Improvement (5%)
In cooperation with supervisor, jointly develop and
pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies
relative to position accountabilities and to address change in programming and
association priorities.
EEO/EPO Accountabilities
Employee will ensure program
outreach to diverse audiences and appreciate and embrace diversity in all
interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
Contacts (level of interaction and
outcomes)
Attend program committee, board and outside
stakeholder meetings to stay abreast and ascertain changes and needs relevant
to association program. Participate in program committee and outside
stakeholder meetings to convey resources and capabilities of the association in
light of their priority issues. Actively represent the association on statewide
Program Work Teams to ensure connections that will enable increased
capabilities to address local and regional efforts and priorities. Represent the association to funding agencies
and grant sources to negotiate and develop new sources of revenue and
opportunities to meet program priority and clientele needs. Interact directly
with, and seek the resource expertise of, faculty and other subject matter
experts to address identified needs and to address complex issues.
Reporting Relationships and Type of
Supervision Received/Given
Performs accountabilities under direct supervision
of Agriculture Team Coordinator, deferring and seeking input in non-routine or
complex subject matter situations as a developmental process. As a subject matter expert, independently
identify clientele and select appropriate subject matter relative to analyzed
needs, alerting supervisor of issues and concerns as well as actual or
potential areas of risk or conflict.
Degree and Experience Pre-requisites
Masters Degree from an accredited four-year
institution with a major in agronomy or a closely related field.
Competencies
Necessary:
– Willingness to accept a flexible work
schedule, including weekends and evenings.
– Access to transportation adequate to fulfill
position responsibilities. Mileage is
reimbursed in accordance with the travel policies of Cooperative Extension
Association of Lewis County.
– Ability to communicate effectively using
traditional educational tools as well as functionally computer literate with
Microsoft Office and the Internet.
– Demonstrated ability to work as a team
member.
– Demonstrated experience relevant to the
role of the position.
– Demonstrated ability to involve
appropriate people and committees in determining program direction.
– Demonstrated human relation skills to
relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, clientele groups, and community
& professional leaders.
– Must possess or be able to obtain a NYS
Pesticide Applicator’s License and may be asked to become a Certified Whole Farm
Planner and/or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor Certificate.
Desirable:
– Ability to initiate, plan, implement,
teach, and evaluate educational programs that address the needs of diverse
audiences.
– Four or more years of progressive
experience in agronomy or agribusiness related to agronomy, and experience in
northeast dairy industry. Farm background desirable.
– Ability to identify and utilize a variety
of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
– Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex issues.
– Desirable to have background and/or
skills in areas such as marketing and grant writing.
APPLICATIONS
will be reviewed beginning 1/15/07, or until an acceptable pool of applicants
has been identified.
Send letter
of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA
**Individuals
who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Cornell
Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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