Ag & Food Systems Operations Coordinator - Liberty, NY

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Ag & Food Systems Operations Coordinator provides high-level administrative, technical, and communications support for the Association with a dedicated focus on the Ag & Food Systems Department. This position uses independent judgment, moderate initiative, and discretion to carry out a substantial volume of highly complex tasks that ensure effective daily operations and cohesive internal and external communications.

The Coordinator works closely with Ag & Food Systems program staff, the administrative team, volunteers, external partners, and the board of directors to advance departmental and Association-wide goals.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of advanced administrative and technical functions including: word processing; IT troubleshooting; data input and management; strategic social media marketing; advertisement coordination; video editing; website administration; spreadsheet development; and high-level desktop publishing using software such as Canva and Adobe programs. The position is responsible for designing, formatting, and producing a variety of high-quality print and digital materials—including flyers, brochures, reports, directories, magazines, and program forms.
The Coordinator also supports multimedia and web-based projects, including educational video creation on You Tube, and other interactive digital communications that enhance Ag & Food Systems outreach and engagement. The role contributes to the Association’s coordinated media efforts and provides back-up communications support when needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and databases, performing routine data collection and compilation, creating invoices and record payments accurately using the Acumatica accounting system, and developing visual graphics to support program evaluation, reporting, and outreach. The Coordinator prepares educational materials and coordinates registration and logistics for events, often involving farms, growers, community partners, and agricultural stakeholders. General office functions such as customer service and reception are also central to the role.

The Operations Coordinator arranges and supports meetings and program functions; manages facility access for staff, volunteers, and visitors; and maintains departmental meeting spaces, inventory, signage, and essential operational supplies. The position plays an important role in supporting the Association’s efforts to sustain a welcoming, respectful, and accessible environment for all program participants, partners, and community members.

• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Education. GED/High School Diploma plus 1-year transferrable program/functional experience may substitute.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
• Must be able to interpret and follow Cornell University’s branding guidelines for CCE.
• Experience in using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and QR code generating in a professional setting for PR and marketing purposes.
• Ability to design and technically execute creative, dynamic and interactive user-friendly web pages using HTML and CSS.
• Ability to work independently, make independent decisions, delegate tasks and attend to details.
• Ability to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate Supervisor.
• Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume…