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

Homeschool, Afterschool, Community Outreach and Assistant Camp Director

The person in this role will serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development Primitive Pursuits teams to assist with planning, development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programs.

The educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in all areas of 4-H Youth Development, within Primitive Pursuits to develop and deliver programs to meet established priorities of the Primitive Pursuits programs.

• This is a part-time, 30 hours per week role with benefits.
• Compensation paid at the rate of $19+ per hour, based on experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent education (bachelor's + 2 relevant experience) required
• Qualifications include ability to travel in Tompkins County; ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends; ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs; and ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.

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

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Family & Community Educator (pdf)

Our community-based education program utilizes current research and the most appropriate practices to strengthen familial bonds between parents/caregivers and their children. Positive outcomes of the program will improve parenting skills, parent/caregiver and child interaction, family social supports, and family self-sufficiency.

The Family & Community Educator will assist in the development and implementation of grant-funded parenting education projects, implement evaluation tools, and assist with administrative tasks for the program. They will deliver community-based family programming for parenting skills, parent/child interaction, and family social support of all family forms, including biological and adoptive parents, custodial and non-custodial parents, relative caregivers, and foster parents. This person collaborates with existing community-based organizations for optimal learning opportunities.

• This is a temporary (9 month), 35 hours per week role with benefits.
• Compensation paid at the rate of $20+ per hour, based on experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (associate degree + 2 years transferable, relevant experience) required
• Qualifications include coursework and/or experience in child development, family development, parenting education, or related fields; skills in facilitating adult learning with groups and individuals; experience in community-based education or human service position; and knowledge of resources for families.

Read full details of the position, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply (opens as PDF).

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Rural Youth Services - Enfield Senior Program Manager

The Rural Youth Services (RYS) Enfield Senior Program Manager will coordinate a community- and school-based 4-H Youth Development program in conjunction with similar programs throughout Tompkins County. A primary responsibility 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 person will implement educational youth programs using materials developed and/or identified by Tompkins County 4-H and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and data collection for evaluation of innovative approaches to reach youth and families and to build community-wide support for youth and families.

• This is a full-time, 40 hours per week role with benefits.
• Compensation paid at the rate of $21.71 per hour.
• Master’s degree or equivalent education (bachelor's + 4 relevant experience) required
• Qualifications include experience in organizing and implementing programs to meet the needs of youth; ability to motivate and relate to grades five through twelve; ability to work with local planning groups, schools, professionals and support staff; and experience communicating with people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

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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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).

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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 September 29, 2025