CALS- Program​/Extension Aide IV- Farm to School Program Coordinator; Cornell Cooperative Extension

Program/Extension Aide IV – Farm to School Program Coordinator

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation.

As an individual contributor, you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell.

We are part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), engaging across disciplines to address challenges such as food security, climate resilience, and community development. The Harvest New York team focuses on workforce development and business expansion projects that increase profitability and investment in key sectors of New York’s agriculture industry.

The Farm to School Program Coordinator will play a key supportive role in advancing statewide efforts to connect New York farms with schools. Working closely with the Program Director, other staff, and partners, this position will assist with the coordination, communication, and implementation of core Farm to School initiatives, including programs and resources led by the Cornell Farm to School Team.

The Coordinator will help sustain relationships among schools, producers, and partners; support communication and resource‑sharing activities; assist in the management of social media and outreach; and assist with events that benefit stakeholders and foster the continued growth of the Farm to School program.

This position is full‑time (39 hours per week) and will be located in a CCE Office. It is a one‑year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance. Moderate travel (about 25%) will be required throughout New York State. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. You may work remotely within New York State three days a week;

an on‑site presence in the CCE Office is required three days a week.

• Associate’s degree in agriculture, food studies, nutrition, or closely related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have proficiency in Windows‑based software, including the internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently under general supervision.
• Knowledge of balancing conflicting priorities, making informed choices, and using sound judgment in completing urgent tasks.
• Experience that demonstrates creativity, reasoning, and solution‑finding techniques.
• Will be expected to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, or closely related field, and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team, working with staff and community partners, often…