CCE of Yates County Horticulture & Gardening Coordinator – Penn Yan, NY

## CCE of Yates County Horticulture & Gardening Coordinator – Penn Yan, NYApply:
Cornell Cooperative Extension:
New York State (Other):
Part time:
Posted Today:
WDR-The Horticulture & Gardening Coordinator will provide program coordination and support to the Horticulture and Natural Resources programs and facilitate the dissemination of the horticulture and natural resources information to the residents of Yates County utilizing a trained volunteer corp. This position will serve as primary contact and coordinator for the Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Climate Steward and Yates County Master Forest Owner volunteers.
** Application Instructions
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* My Information
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** full name, address, email, and phone number(s)**.Include a
** cover letter, resume and at least three references** (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher).  To attach documents, under the
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236.
** External Applicants**: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.
** All Internal Applicants:
** Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/
** Apply By
** All applications must be received on-line by
** 11:59 pm on 10/26/2026**. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
** Required Qualifications
*** Associate’s or Equivalent Education. *(
* GED/High School Diploma with one-year
* transferable program/functional experience may substitute).
** Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
* Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of agriculture, small farms, and market connections.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
* Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
* Ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
* Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
* Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.
* Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
* Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
** Preferred Qualifications
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