Position Description
Working
Title: Extension Educator – Environmental Issues Education
Classification
Title: Team
Coordinator
Office
Location:
Supervisor’s
Classification Title: Executive Director
General
Responsibilities:
Responsible for leadership in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational programs in
Environmental Education for Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
(CCETC) and in conjunction with multi-county teams as appropriate. Major plan of work emphasis is on education
for individuals, families, communities (including local government), and
businesses on green building, green economy, renewable energy, water quality,
waste reduction and relevant policy education.
Other areas of importance to be addressed in collaboration with other
CCE staff include wildlife, invasive species, transportation alternatives, and
rural land use. Programming requires
extensive outreach, collaboration, facilitation and grant writing.
Facilitate community and volunteer leadership related to
this programming. Extend educational
programming through community agencies, organizations and CCE volunteers to
diverse audiences. Represent the
Association to the public, community leaders, government officials and
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Identify community
needs and target audiences through Association
program committee and advisory committees, community stakeholders,
program participants, regional colleagues, and Cornell program units.
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Plan short- and
long-range educational programs to respond to the needs and audiences; identify
program resources and develop a multi-year plan of work and annual
implementation plan with program committee and other CCETC program leaders.
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Draw upon Cornell
program resources to address identified audience needs and to select/adapt
program materials; consult with Cornell faculty and contribute to
interdisciplinary team efforts and participate in research as appropriate.
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Develop strategies
for implementing programs that utilize a variety of innovative educational
methodologies and consider the diversity of the community and address priority
issues.
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Interpret
Association and statewide program directions, methods and policies to
stakeholders and the general public.
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Ensure that
educational programs consider the diversity of the community and conform to
Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension mission and objectives.
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Provide leadership
for educational programming to targeted audiences in Environmental Issues
Education utilizing a variety of delivery methods.
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Facilitate work with
and through community partners involved in addressing environmental issues to
ensure high quality educational content and to enhance the overall impact of
both CCETC and collaborator efforts.
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Serve as an
educational resource to Association decision-makers and community stakeholders.
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Develop networks of
volunteers and/or community stakeholders, e.g., enterprises and business
owners, consumers, and employers, to extend program implementation efforts;
recruit, train and support Cornell Cooperative Extension volunteers.
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Coordinate work of
Association professionals and collaborate with Cornell Cooperative Extension
regional colleagues.
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Provide leadership
and support for a diverse program committee in environmental education.
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Seek out, prepare,
and submit proposals to secure additional program funding involving Association
decision makers, Cornell faculty, and Extension Administration.
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Manage grants and
contracts and ensure accountability to funders via reports.
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Coordinate and
supervise paid program staff and interns and support their professional
development.
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Recruit, train and
support volunteer staff; assist in developing their leadership skills.
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Coordinate with
support staff to manage tasks needed for program implementation.
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Analyze and evaluate
programs for management/program improvement and accountability/impact
assessment.
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Communicate
evaluation results, findings, and recommendations for strengthening and
improving Extension's educational efforts in the Environment program area to
decision makers, Cornell faculty and others as appropriate.
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Provide inservice
education and be a program resource for paid and volunteer staff.
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Participate in
orientation and in-service education as appropriate to program and management
responsibilities to maintain program excellence.
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Participate in
professional organizations.
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Jointly develop and
pursue professional improvement plan, in cooperation with Executive Director,
to increase competency in position responsibilities.
Administrative Management (Finance, Budget)
(10%)
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Prepare reports on
program progress and accomplishments for local, state and federal use; compile
budget data and written reports on program finances and work plans.
EEO/EPO
Ensure
program outreach to diverse audiences, appreciate and embrace diversity in all
interactions with program participants, staff, volunteers and the public in the
spirit of CCE-Tompkins’ Diversity Statement.
Reporting
Relationships
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Accountable to the
Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County as
employer; report to and receive supervision and guidance from the Executive
Director.
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Engages the CCETC
Environment Program Committee in identifying program needs and establishing
program priorities.
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Works closely with
all other program area staff (Agriculture, Consumer Issues, Health and
Wellness, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Community Development program
areas) on subjects of common concern.
Degree And Experience Required:
Master’s degree required in environmental education, forestry or agricultural sciences, economics or adult education or other major subjects appropriate to responsibilities of this position, plus 2 years related experience as a Cooperative Extension Educator or equivalent professional experience in teaching or education in a community setting. Experience or background in one or more of the following areas: environmental or sustainability education, green building, renewable energy, or other environmentally related enterprises or economic sectors. Coursework in adult/youth education and communication is highly preferred. Minimum one year of supervisory experience, two to three years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Proven breadth and
depth of knowledge in field(s) related to environmental issues and informal
community education.
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Proven ability to
facilitate community processes, engage stakeholders and resolve conflicts.
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Proven ability to
initiate, plan, implement and evaluate informal educational programs, using a
variety of educational methods, for diverse audiences.
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Demonstrated cultural competency to
involve people of diverse backgrounds.
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Proven ability to
identify and involve people in determining program direction, and to
effectively work with advisory committees and community coalitions to identify
and utilize program resources within the community.
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Demonstrated ability
to identify and develop volunteer leadership.
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Demonstrated ability
to effectively supervise program staff.
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Demonstrated ability
to lead and effectively participate in professional team efforts.
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Demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using
traditional and computer technology.
Special
Requirements:
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Willingness to work
flexible hours including some nights and weekends to accommodate meetings and
delivery of educational programs.
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Must meet travel
requirements of the position. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Position Description Content Review
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning 5/30/08, 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.cce.cornell.edu