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

Compost Outreach Coordinator

This position has two main parts: coordination of compost outreach efforts for Tompkins County residents, groups and at public events and festivals; and working with schools to implement composting programs. The Outreach Coordinator will train, mentor and lead Master Composter volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate various outreach activities at events in the county and at schools. This work will result in an increase in positive attitudes, beliefs and actions regarding composting in Tompkins County and more food scraps being properly collected at participating events and schools.

• This position is 20 hours/week and is benefits eligible. 
• Compensation paid at the rate of $25 per hour.
• Required: Master’s Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant experience may substitute.
• Qualifications include knowledge of topics such as composting, waste reduction and management, and food scrap recycling; experience in creating and delivering educational programs to children and adults; and ability to travel within Tompkins County and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).

Details of the position, full qualifications, and how to apply.

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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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Nutrition Outreach Specialist

The Nutrition Outreach Specialist will work on the PRx (Prescription Produce Program) in which CCETC partners with the Rural Health Network of the Southern Tier, and on the Healthy Eating Support Community, to which participants of the PRx program will be invited. The Nutrition Outreach Specialist will conduct the following activities: 1) Prepare recipes, meal kits, and give aways to be put into the PRx Vegetable boxes for participants; 2) Do outreach to farmers to let them know how to participate in the PRx program; 3) Conduct phone calls, emails, and home visits to PRx program participants to provide support for nutritional goals, and provide information, suggestions and help on how to eat and prepare healthy foods; 4) Conduct extensive outreach to recruit participants for the Healthy Eating Support Community, including tabling at community events, putting up flyers, doing media posts (newspapers, radio, social media), putting up flyers, etc.; 5) Help facilitate Healthy Eating Support Community meetings (as part of a larger team—position doesn’t have to be at all meetings); 6) Conduct interviews of PRx participants for purposes of program evaluation.

• This is a part-time, temporary position, offering 10-12 hours per week for 7.5 months. 
• Compensation paid at the rate of $23 per hour.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Qualifications include basic computer skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, a passion for nutrition and working for stronger health outcomes, and access to a vehicle & willingness to drive to various locations in Tompkins County.

See details of the position, full qualifications, and how to apply (pdf).

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Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camp Nurse

The key role of the Overnight Camp Nurse is to oversee all emergency and medical related care for our overnight camp staff and campers from registration, arrival to departure. Throughout the week the Camp Nurse will provide medications to campers and staff as per Department of Health standards, maintain the camp infirmary, treat minor injuries and be on-call while camp is in session. The Overnight Camp Nurse will ideally commit to the entire employment length, 6/23-8/4, but we will consider applicants who can not commit to the entirety of the season.

There will be housing onsite provided in one of our cabins, which includes access to a kitchen and bathrooms. This position has the potential to receive staff discounts for our youth summer day and overnight camps. All meals while camp is in session are provided at no cost.

Must be:

• 21 years of age or older
• A licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse and able to practice the profession in NYS. (have a valid NYS license)
• Experienced working with youth in some capacity (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
• Flexible and able to adapt to different environments and schedules
• On-call while campers are on site; Sunday-Friday
• Able to pass all required screenings for working at a NYS Summer Camp.

This is a 40-hour per week, temporary position located at Arnot Forest. Compensation is $1,500 approx. per week.  See details of the position, full qualifications, and a link to apply online.

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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 May 22, 2025