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Jobs

All applications for regular employment with Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment system (see information at left). Instructions for applying to temporary positions will be provided in the position announcement. We do post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Open Positions

ARNOT Forest Caretaker

At the direction of the 4-H/Primitive Pursuits Operation Coordinator, this position will provide routine maintenance and management of the 4-H and Arnot Facilities.

• This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, non-exempt position (no medical benefits).
• Compensation paid at the rate of $20 per hour.
• Qualifications include general maintenance/repair experience along with the ability to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete work within a reasonable time frame; the ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environmental and priorities while identifying and addressing safety concerns in the workplace; as well as the ability to communicate with supervisor/staff as pertains to the duties of the job, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume responsibility with general guidelines and direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle capable of hauling various job-related items such as shrubbery and other seasonal products.
• Experience tree felling/cutting as well as:
  • Water line repairs
  • Roof maintenance/repair
  • Structural carpentry repair
  • Painting and soffit repair
  • Propane fixture repair and maintenance
  • Small engine (mower) repair

Social Care Navigator

Would you like to make a difference by getting housing, food security, and transportation supports (and more) to people who need them in our community? We are looking to hire one or possibly two full-time (or nearly full-time staff) to help navigate Medicaid members to resources, and support them 1:1 in securing those. 

This can be a fully remote position and a great chance to work in a joint project linking Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County with the local health care system, and many local community service providers. The pay rate is $25 per hour and comes with a full benefits package.

Required: computer Skills including use of e-mail and computer based time collection, and willingness to learn new referral management platforms.

Qualifications include ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; and experience managing a caseload of clients and providing 1:1 care management support.

Details of the position, full qualifications, and how to apply (opens as a pdf).

Compost Outreach Coordinator

This position has two main parts: coordination of compost outreach efforts for Tompkins County residents, groups and at public events and festivals; and working with schools to implement composting programs. The Outreach Coordinator will train, mentor and lead Master Composter volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate various outreach activities at events in the county and at schools. This work will result in an increase in positive attitudes, beliefs and actions regarding composting in Tompkins County and more food scraps being properly collected at participating events and schools.

This position is 20 hours/week and is benefits eligible. 

Compensation paid at the rate of $25 per hour.

Required: Master’s Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant experience may substitute.

Qualifications include knowledge of topics such as composting, waste reduction and management, and food scrap recycling; experience in creating and delivering educational programs to children and adults; and ability to travel within Tompkins County and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).

Details of the position, full qualifications, and how to apply.

Registered Dietician or Certified Dietetic Nutritionist

This person will serve as a per diem RD or CDN for the CCE Tompkins County 1115 waiver nutrition and dietetics programming. They will deliver enhanced nutritional services to clients for whom those services are reimbursable. This role will also require training in the “Unite Us” platform in order to be able to record services provided, and initiate invoices for reimbursement. This person will be a part of the Nutrition, Health, Safety & Financial Education program area and work under the supervision of the Community Health Coordinator.

This is a part-time, temporary position, offering 1-8 hours per week for 1 year, on a renewable basis. 

Compensation paid at the rate of $25 per hour, but please contact Grace Parker Zielinski for more information.

Must be a certified RD or CDN and maintain that status throughout the period of employment.

Qualifications include basic computer skills, ability to work independently, experience working in a collaborative environment, and ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in priorities.

See details of the position, full qualifications, and how to apply (pdf).

Dryden OURS Program Educator

This individual will deliver a community- and school-based youth development program in conjunction with similar programs throughout Tompkins County, delivering educational youth programs that address locally developed priorities. They will receive support and supervision from Rural Youth Services, the 4-H Issue Leader, and CCE Tompkins. This person receives guidance from the local Youth Commission to implement and evaluate the program. The position will require supervision of program assistants and direction of volunteers and interns to meet program needs.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, benefits eligible position. 

Compensation paid at the rate of $20.16 per hour.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s degree with 2 years transferrable program/functional experience) required.

Qualifications include experience in organizing and implementing programs to meet the identified needs of youth; ability to motivate, develop and relate to middle and secondary school-age youth; and ability to work as a team member with local planning groups, schools, professionals and support staff, youth, parents, volunteers, and representatives of other community agencies and organizations.

See details of the position, full qualifications, and a link to apply online.

Internship Opportunities

See current internship opportunities at  CCETompkins.org/Internships.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Last updated June 19, 2025