Job Title: Dairy/Livestock Resource Educator/Planner

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Delaware County, Hamden, NY

General Responsibilities

Responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of innovative educational programs in the discipline of Dairy/Livestock Management, including but not limited to innovative educational programs in the disciplines of Dairy/Livestock Management, including herd health management (especially calves) and pathogen management for the agricultural community of the New York City Cat/Del Watershed Region. Assist in representing the association to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University. Programmatic responsibilities will be devoted to Whole Farm Planning and Dairy/Livestock Management educational programs related to the WAC Watershed Agricultural Program, and to Association organizational responsibilities.

The position will focus on deliverables specified in the WAC/CCEDC Contract 346, Appendix A and potentially succeeding contracts. The position will serve as the Dairy/Livestock Management Specialist resource to the Watershed Agricultural Program under the direction of the CCEDC Association Executive Director and Watershed Agricultural Extension Team Leader. The position may work with faculty, under agreements with the Delaware County Association, on Dairy/Livestock enterprise applied research. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Program Development (15%)

¨ Provide subject matter expertise to Watershed Agriculture Program.

¨ Identify local agriculture program needs with the CCEDC Agriculture Issues Committee, WAC Watershed Agricultural Program Committee, advisory groups, agriculture clientele, and agriculture program staff.

¨ Develop educational strategies, working with Cornell faculty and the

Cornell Pro-Dairy Program.

¨ Develop educational strategies in support of Dairy/Livestock Management elements of whole farm plans. Seek program input from agricultural clientele, Cornell faculty, the CCEDC Agriculture Issues Committee, CCEDC agricultural program leadership, and partnering agencies and organizations.

¨ Working with Agricultural Watershed Team Leader 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.

¨ Develop and enhance relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, industries and community leaders.

¨ Participate in Association multi-disciplinary team efforts to address priority issues where resources allow, with the guidance of the Watershed Agricultural Extension Team Leader.

¨ 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 (5%)

¨ Prepare reports on program progress and accomplishments of association programming for local, state and federal use.

¨ With the guidance of the Agricultural Watershed Team Leader, seek out, prepare and submit proposals to secure additional funding, actively involving Executive Director, CCEDC Agriculture Issues Committee, the WAC Watershed Agricultural Program Committee, CCEDC Board of Directors, Cornell faculty and Extension Administration.

¨ Provide Equal Program Opportunity to address local diversity of the community and comply with Civil Rights and the American Disabilities Act.

¨ Shows respect for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs in reference to areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, creed, and sexual orientation.

¨ Pursues knowledge of diversity and inclusiveness.

Program Implementation (60%)

¨ Provide educational programming to the agriculture community in the broad disciplines of Dairy/Livestock Management.

¨ Collaborate with Extension Faculty on applied research projects related to Dairy/Livestock Management research project.

¨ Develop networks of volunteers and/or professionals and nonprofessionals to extend program implementation efforts, where appropriate and feasible.

¨ Serves as a Dairy/Livestock Management resource to staff, and clientele including agencies, and other organizations.

¨ Provide counsel, training and support to Extension Educators within the association to foster the development of confidence and competence in program processes.

¨ Shall develop materials and provide leadership for improved performance of other staff in the area of Dairy/Livestock Management.

¨ Shall provide training and consultation in Dairy/Livestock Management for the development and completion of Whole Farm Plans.

Program Evaluation (15%)

¨ Analyze and evaluate programs and make recommendations for change in emphasis and/or improvement to the CCEDC Agriculture Issues Committee, the WAC Watershed Agricultural Program Committee and appropriate Cornell faculty as necessary.

¨ Communicate evaluation results, findings and recommendations to staff, CCEDC Agricultural Issue committee, the WAC Watershed Agricultural Program Committee clientele and Cornell University.

¨ Monitor assigned programs to ensure that educational content conforms to the mission and plan of work policies and objectives of the association(s) and Cornell University.

¨ Market program impact to key stakeholders and funders.

¨ Communicate project results and recommendations to CCEDC Watershed Agricultural Program Staff, the CCEDC Agricultural Issues Committee, the WAC Watershed Agricultural Program Committee, Cornell University, and other policy and science groups, including, where appropriate, submission of research papers to peer reviewed journals and conference presentations.

Staff and Professional Improvement (5%)

¨ Jointly develop learning plan as part of performance management in cooperation with supervisor, to increase competency in position responsibilities.

¨ Support the development of volunteer staff skills.

¨ Participate in orientation programs appropriate to staff needs. Attend in-service education as appropriate relating to Dairy/Livestock Management and other related subjects as needed.

¨ Serve as a program resource when possible for other extension staff.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to and receives supervision and guidance from the Watershed Agricultural Extension Team Leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

¨ At least two years extensive experience and demonstrated knowledge in integrating the disciplines of Dairy/Livestock Management with a variety of producers and situations.

¨ Experience with new concepts or new technologies for Dairy/Livestock Management.

¨ Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of agriculture/water quality issues.

¨ Experience with inter-organizational teamwork.

¨ Demonstrated understanding of the dynamic relationship of Dairy/Livestock Management, crop management and business management.

¨ Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.

¨ General knowledge of the principles, theory, research and appropriate application of Dairy/Livestock Management.

¨ Ability to initiate, plan, implement, teach and evaluate informal adult educational programs to address diverse audiences.

¨ Ability to define, conduct and interpret applied research/demonstration projects.

¨ Recognized ability to identify and utilize program resources within the community.

¨ Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively participate in a professional team effort.

¨ Ability to work with and support volunteer leadership and advisory committees.

¨ Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders and identified clientele.

¨ Demonstrated effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

¨ 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.).

¨ Demonstrated effective use of interpersonal skills.

Degree and Experience Requirements

¨ Master's of Science Degree in Dairy and/or Animal Science appropriate to performing the responsibilities of the position.

¨ At least two 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 Management in the context of a variety of producers and situations with Dairy/Livestock enterprises.

¨ Experience must include two years interactive experience with agriculture producers.

Special Requirements

¨ Must be willing to work nights and weekends as required.

¨ Must have access to transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities

APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning on 11/30/09, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.

Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#502, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.

**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.cce.cornell.edu