Farm Business Management Educator- Oriskany, NY

Location: New York

The Farm Business Management Specialist serves as a member of the Agriculture team to provide producers and industry with a framework for analyzing production and management alternatives and maximizing profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices. The individual will work with farms of all sizes to analyze management strategies to expand production and profitability. In this position the Farm Business Management Specialist will provide educational programming utilizing various methods, including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet, and distance learning.

The position is responsible for preparing quarterly reports, impact statements, and yearly success stories on program progress and accomplishments.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in agriculture (e.g., animal science, farm business) or related discipline or Associate’s degree in agriculture or related discipline and two years of transferable program/functional experience.
* Minimum of one year employment or volunteer experience in program delivery or Extension work.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults and diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to communicate effectively with external customers and employees.
* Ability to work independently and with peers and groups.
* Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
* Ability to read English and interpret documents such as instructions and safety and procedure manuals.
* A valid NYS driver’s license, ability to drive, and have a driver’s record acceptable for agency insurance coverage
* Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
* Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
* Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).
* 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Academic coursework in financial/educational studies.
* Knowledge and experience in working effectively in a non-formal education system, such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.
* Ability to manage time effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
* Knowledge of Oneida County.
* Familiarity with database entry.
** Position Details:
**** Expected Weekly Hours**:
** 37.5 hours per week
- Onsite Position.
**** Hourly Wage:** $23.00 per hour
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* Location:

Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY . No remote work available.
** Benefits:
Great Benefits; including spectacular time off!#
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement!!!
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance#
* 12 Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays (can be used at any time of year), 12 vacation days, 4 personal days and 15 sick days per year!
*** Program Responsibilities:
**** Program Delivery – 70%
*** Implement and deliver existing educational programs in the Association’s Agriculture Department.
* Provide program related education and training for new and existing farmers, with emphasis on…