Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County Seeks New At-Large Board Members

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Tompkins County invites Tompkins County residents with diverse backgrounds and interests to apply to serve as At-Large members of its Board of Directors for three-year terms starting in 2026. Board members guide and shape the direction of the organization’s many programs, oversee its finances and operations, select and evaluate the performance of its director, and other duties that help to ensure CCE Tompkins County effectively meets the current needs of Tompkins County residents.

New board members would serve a 3-year term through December 2029, with an option to continue for a second term. The full Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 pm. Board Standing Committees meet once a month for two hours, at a time determined by the members. This is an unpaid volunteer position and there is no financial commitment required to serve.

For more information on the specific work of the CCE Tompkins County Board of Directors, Board Standing Committees, and details on how to apply, visit bit.ly/CCEBoard2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail by the Nominating Committee with next steps. Please direct questions to tompkins@cornell.edu.

Apply to join the CCE Tompkins County Board of Directors

Last updated February 12, 2026