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Learn about job opportunities with Cornell Cooperative Extension!

Volunteers with the Beautification Brigade care for a planting near the Ithaca Commons in 2021.

You'll find our staff out in the community...

Nancy Potter (right) tabling at a housing project event
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meeting our neighbors...

tabling at Juneteenth; Gibrian Hagood (left) with CCE interns Abby Yatsko (right) and (unknown)
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and sharing information about what we do.

meeting about CHANCE program in Room C at CCE
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Back at CCE-Tompkins, we're planning new programs...

Workshop participants dis an "Irish Lazy Bed" for potatoes, in a workshop with Chrys Gardener (red hat), horticulture program educator at CCE-Tompkins (March 2013).
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leading workshops...

Carole Fisher presenting on Radon to a group during Radon Event
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and classes...

Adam Michaelides at Compost Booth at Home Builders show
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and creating resources to share with the community.

Anna Steinkraus (standing) facilitates a parenting skills discussion, Ithaca NY
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We work with adults...

Seed to Table group with Josh Dolan & Emma Frisch, Summer 2014

and with youth...

primitive pursuits camping

in a wide variety of settings.

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 Tompkins County provides equal program and opportunities. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or qualified disability. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Positions

Climate Smart Communities Coordinator

As part of the Climate Smart Communities program, a New York State effort to promote municipal clean energy actions under the direction of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Climate Smart Communities Coordinator is responsible for leading projects focused on promoting energy efficiency, renewables, clean transportation and climate adaptation and resiliency strategies for municipalities in Tompkins and Chenango Counties. The Climate Smart Communities Coordinator will collaborate with the supervisor (the CCE Tompkins’ Energy and Climate Change Team Leader), the Climate Smart Communities Coordinators covering the other six counties in the Southern Tier Region, and colleagues in the Clean Energy Communities Program (particularly in Tompkins and Chenango Counties) on assessment, development, delivery and evaluation of the program..

  • This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, exempt position. Compensation is 55,600 per year. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Master’s Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position required.
  • All applications must be received on-line by April 6, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and  APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


Urban Outreach Program Lead

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (CCETC) Urban Outreach Program Lead will provide 4-H youth development programing to children ages 5-19 in after school and summer program settings. The Program Lead will provide creative programs that promote positive youth development in areas such as social and emotional learning, citizenship, career preparedness, literacy, life skills, mastery, self-knowledge, STEM and teamwork. The Program Lead will cultivate working relationships with community members, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders, and deliver positive youth development programs that are relevant to community needs.

  • This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
  • Pay of $21 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Master’s Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute.
  • All applications must be received on-line by March 30, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and  APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


Urban Outreach Program Educator

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (CCETC) Urban Outreach Program Educator delivers positive youth development programing in an after school or summer day camp setting. The key roles of this position are to provide youth with dynamic, educational and fun programing, and form positive connections with youth as an adult mentor within the program setting. This position collaborates with other Urban Outreach educators and other educators within CCE to engage youth in programs that cultivate self-awareness and self-expression, build senses of belonging, connection and mastery, and develop health and wellness. This position will provide children with programing around academic skill-building, career readiness, literacy, team games, art, music and dance, explore local natural areas, facilitate sports and other related activities, and co-lead field trips.

  • This is a part time, benefits eligible, 20 hours per week position.
  • Pay of $18 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Associate’s degree appropriate to the responsibilities of the position and minimum of 2 years related work or volunteer experience required in teaching, community development, grassroots leadership development or extension-type work. Or High School Diploma/ GED and 3 years related volunteer or work experience.
  • All applications must be received on-line by March 30, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


4-H Administrative Assistant

The 4-H Administrative Assistant will support the administrative efforts of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County’s 4-H Youth Development programs. This individual will be responsible for customer communication, clear correspondence, record keeping, facility rental, promotion and marketing tasks, and enrollment and registration of participants and volunteers. The incumbent will operate client management software, manage spreadsheets, maintain accurate accounts and databases, and produce reports.

  • This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position.
  • Pay of $19 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Required: Associates degree or GED/High School diploma and 1-year transferrable experience.
  • All applications must be received on-line by March 30, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


Finance Manager

This position will serve as a Finance Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County and will provide administrative direction, management, and coordination for Association Financial Operations. This position will liaise with Extension Admin and statewide finance leads for high-level guidance and recommendations on Finance expectations and compliance. This position will play an integral role in grant and contract financial efforts. This position works closely with the Association Executive Director and Board of Directors in financial record keeping, financial analysis, management, and decision making.

  • This is a full-time, 40 hour/week, benefits-eligible, exempt salaried position.
  • Compensation starting at $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate Degree and 2 years of transferrable functional experience).
  • All applications must be received on-line by March 30, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


Dryden O.U.R.S. (Opportunities, Understanding, Respect, Success) Senior Program Manager

The Dryden OURS Senior Program Manager will coordinate a community- and school-based 4-H Youth Development program for a specific town within Tompkins County and in conjunction with similar programs throughout Tompkins County. A primary responsibility for this individual will be coordinating a workforce development program for youth across several communities, and direction of a large volunteer base. This person may also be responsible for the operation and direction of a certified Summer Camp, including supervisory duties of camp staff.

This individual will be responsible for the identification of appropriate youth for workforce development programs, assistance with job placement, and identifying appropriate work sites for a group of 30 or more youth..

  • This is a full-time, 40 hour/week, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.
  • Compensation is $19.80 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.
  • Required: Master’s or Equivalent Education (BS/BA + 4 yrs. transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience).
  • All applications must be received on-line by May 2, 2023. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

See full details of the position responsibilities and  APPLY ONLINE through Cornell University.


Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County provides equal program and opportunities. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or qualified disability.

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

Last updated March 24, 2023