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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

4-H Senior Administrative Assistant

The 4-H Senior Administrative Assistant will support the administrative efforts of our 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. They will operate client management software, manage spreadsheets, maintain accurate accounts and databases, and produce reports. They will also answer phone calls in a courteous manner and provide information about program areas to the general public. 

Responsibilities will include support for 4-H events and fundraising projects; coordination of volunteers and interns for specific events and tasks; and promotion or 4-H events and programs through social media, email and website promotions, and newsletters. This position will work primarily in-person in the main office with light travel for errands and between Association campsites, as necessary..

• This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Compensation starts at $22 per hour, based on experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable experience) as well as experience relevant to the position required.
• Other qualifications include ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and provide professional and courteous customer service; ability to receive, plan, track and complete multiple moderately complex administrative tasks simultaneously; and ability to create promotional material in online and other environments.
• This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

Read details of the position's responsibilities, full qualifications, and find a link to apply on Workday.

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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 8, 2026