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

Tompkins Community Energy Educator

The person in this role will primarily assist with the teaching of energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in Tompkins County and the Southern Tier. They will work to inform residents, building owners, and small businesses of the options for adopting clean energy strategies.

This will include providing educational tables/booths at community events; speaking to residents at food pantries and mobile food distribution sites; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; navigating every step of applying for energy efficiency and clean energy programs; connecting residents with green job training and employment opportunities; and more.

• This is a full-time, 40 hours per week role with benefits.
• Compensation paid at the rate of $22 per hour, based on experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience) required.
• Relevant experience may include teaching non-formal educational programs, with a preference for experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy, or related topics; social work with an emphasis on housing/energy assistance; or assisting low-income households receive subsidized housing services.

Details of the position, full qualifications, and a link to apply.

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PowerHouse Educator

The PowerHouse Educator conducts public outreach and conveys information about clean energy and healthy homes in a variety of venues in Tompkins County and surrounding counties; helps develop and deliver educational workshops on clean energy and climate-related topics, provides personalized advising around clean energy and healthy home programs and helps knit together our programming as part of a just, inclusive climate transition including utilizing the tiny home PowerHouse as an educational avenue.

The position requires a high degree of independent judgment, adaptability, and an ability to learn from experience and enhance programming. This person works under the Southern Tier Regional Clean Energy Hub Director to implement programs, supervise volunteers and interns and possibly one educator, and attend meetings as relevant to the position.

• This is a full-time, 40 hours per week role with benefits.
• Compensation paid at the rate of $25 per hour, based on experience.
• Master’s degree with experience relevant to the position OR equivalent education (bachelor's + 2 relevant experience) required
• Qualifications include ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully; ability to build relationships and work with diverse audiences in diverse settings; ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends; and ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities.

Details of the position, full qualifications, and a link to apply.

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Arnot Forest Caretaker

Are you a maintenance person with a LOVE for nature? If so, this opportunity may be for you! We are looking to hire a part-time staff member to help maintain the natural and physical infrastructure at our 4-H and Arnot Forest Camp location. 

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

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

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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).

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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.

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Internship Opportunities

See current internship opportunities at  CCETompkins.org/Internships.

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

Last updated November 13, 2025