Cornell Cooperative
Extension in
Position Description
Working Title: Dairy/Livestock Resource
Educator
Classification
Title: Resource Educator
Appointment Term: Position dependent on continued funding from the
Watershed Agricultural Council
Association
Name: Cooperative Extension
Association of
Supervisor’s
Classification Title: Watershed Agricultural Extension Team Leader
Primary
Role and Accountability
Responsible for providing leadership in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of innovative educational programs
in the disciplines of dairy and
livestock enterprises (including herd health
management (especially calves), general herd management, crop and business
management) for the agricultural community of Delaware County. Assist in representing the association to the
public, community leaders, government officials and
Under a Delaware County Cooperative Extension
Association contract with Watershed Agricultural Council of the New York City
Watershed Agricultural Program (NYCWAP) shall serve on an interagency Whole
Farm Planning Team(s). Provide
leadership and training for assigned interagency team primarily in dairy and
livestock enterprise management, and other interagency teams. Shall coordinate and integrate the
disciplines of dairy/animal science, farm business management, crops and other
extension subject matter expertise necessary for the completion of assigned
whole farm plans in the NYCWAP by specified deadline. Majority of the position time will be
allocated to the NYCWAP for the duration of the funding.
Issue Area Development 15%
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Provide subject matter expertise to Watershed Agriculture Project through Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Identify local agriculture program needs with the Agriculture Issues Committee,
advisory groups, agriculture clientele, and agriculture program staff.
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Develop educational strategies, working with Cornell faculty and the
program work teams.
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Working with Agricultural Watershed Team Coordinator to ensure that
program direction and related activities are coordinated within the association
plan-of-work and are within the mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Develop and enhance relationships with appropriate agencies,
organizations, industries and community leaders.
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Participate in association multi-disciplinary team efforts to address
priority issues where resources allow, with the guidance of the Agricultural
Watershed Team Coordinator.
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Develop strategies for implementing programs that utilize a variety of
proven educational methodologies and that consider the diversity of the
community where appropriate.
Program Management
75%
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Whole Farm Planning with specific focus on animal science/herd
health management and water quality.
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Provide educational programming to the agriculture community in
dairy/livestock, with the integration of crop and financial management.
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Develop networks of volunteers and/or professionals and
nonprofessionals to extend program implementation efforts, where appropriate
and feasible.
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Serves as the dairy/livestock enterprise management resource to staff,
clientele agencies, and other organizations identified.
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Provide counsel and inservice education as resources allow to extension
professionals within the association and to foster the development of
confidence and competence in program processes.
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Provide Equal Program Opportunity in programming to address local
diversity of the community and comply with Civil Rights and the American
Disabilities Act.
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Shall develop materials and provide leadership for improved performance
of other staff in the area of dairy/livestock enterprise management.
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Prepare reports on program progress and accomplishments of association
programming for local, state and federal use.
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Compile written reports on program activities.
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With the guidance of the Agricultural Watershed Team Coordinator, seek
out, prepare and submit proposals to secure additional funding, actively
involving Association Director, Agriculture Issues Committee, Board of
Directors, Cornell faculty and Extension Administration.
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Provide to the Agricultural Watershed Team Coordinator monthly progress
and expense reports and a summary that identify operational problems that effect
deliverables.
Research and Program Evaluation
5%
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Analyze and evaluate programs and make recommendations for change in
emphasis and/or improvement to the Agriculture Issues Committee and appropriate
Cornell faculty and Agriculture Program units as necessary.
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Communicate evaluation results, findings and recommendations to agents,
Ag issues committee members, clientele and
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Monitor assigned programs to ensure that educational content conforms
to the mission and plan of work of the association(s) and
Professional Improvement 5%
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Provide training and consultation
in dairy/livestock enterprise management for the development and completion of
Whole Farm Plans.
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Provide in-service education where resources allow and be a program
resource for agents and volunteers.
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Support the development of volunteer staff skills.
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Participate in orientation programs appropriate to staff needs. Attend inservice education as appropriate
relating to dairy/livestock enterprise management.
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Jointly develop and pursue learning plan as part of performance
management in cooperation with supervisor to increase competency in position
responsibilities.
Reporting Relationships
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Interact with appropriate Cornell faculty in relevant research efforts
related to the position.
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Reports to and receives program supervision and guidance from
Agricultural Watershed Team Coordinator.
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Programmatically and administratively responsible to the Executive
Director.
Degree and Experience Pre-requisites
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Master's degree in Animal Science or related field appropriate to
performing the responsibilities of the position.
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Three years of progressively responsible experience in Cooperative
Extension or equivalent professional agricultural experience in education in an
academic, or industry setting related to dairy/livestock enterprise management
(including herd, crop and business management) preferred.
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Experience with three years interactive experience with agriculture
producers strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated leadership experience in the agriculture arena.
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Demonstrated understanding of the dynamic relationship of crop
management, herd management and business management.
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Utilize strong interpersonal skills.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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General knowledge of the principles, theory, research and appropriate
application of dairy/livestock enterprise management.
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Ability to initiate, plan, implement, teach and evaluate informal adult
educational programs to address diverse audiences.
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Ability to define, conduct and interpret applied research/demonstration
projects.
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Recognized ability to identify and utilize program resources within the
community.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively participate in
professional team effort.
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Ability to work with and support volunteer leadership and advisory
committees.
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Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisor,
community and professional leaders and identified clientele.
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Demonstrated effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to
reach individuals and groups.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written
and visual channels using traditional tools as well as innovative applications
of electronic technology (e.g., computers, audio, video, etc.).
Highly Desirable
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At least two years extensive experience and demonstrated knowledge in
integrating the disciplines of herd, business and crop management with a
variety of producers and situations.
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Experience in development of nutrient and manure management plans.
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Experience with new concepts or new technologies for treating manure.
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Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of agriculture/water quality
issues.
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Experience with inter-organizational teamwork.
Special Requirements
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Willing to work nights and weekends as appropriate.
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Must have access to transportation adequate to meet position
responsibilities.
APPLICATIONS will be
reviewed beginning 4/10/2007, 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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