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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.
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Open Positions
Community Climate & Energy Engagement Educator
Love people and the environment? Enjoy supporting others to become more engaged in their communities? Are you a good bridge builder among people with differences? You may be a fantastic Community Climate and Energy Engagement Educator!
Help residents engage with others to reduce carbon emissions, increase clean energy, and strengthen community relationships and resilience in the face of climate change. Work with a team of educators and partners throughout the eight-county Southern Tier region to help residents connect with volunteer opportunities, share their stories, and offer training and support to community members to build their capacity to actively engage in pro-environmental projects that also build community. In addition to working with colleagues at the Tompkins office, you will be part of a Regional Clean Energy Hub serving the Southern Tier region.
- Pay starting at $23/hour, commensurate with experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and two years’ relevant experience OR Master’s degree are required.
- This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, benefits-eligible position.
- The schedule is flexible, with possibilities of working remotely some of the time.
- The search will remain open until November 6th, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.
Read the full position description and apply online.
Internship Opportunities
See current internship opportunities including the Climate Art and Outreach Intern (Fall 2026-Spring 2027) 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 October 26, 2026
Campus & NYS CCE Jobs
CCE employment opportunities are available throughout New York State and on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York.
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