Local Foods Program Coordinator - Elmira, NY

The Local Food Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Chemung County will be responsible for the day-to-day management, organization, and coordination of all aspects of the Local Food Program, and other duties or projects as assigned. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, program coordination and implementation, assistance in managing administrative functions, and oversight of Local Food volunteers.

The Community and Economic Vitality Resource Educator shall serve as the program supervisor. The Local Food Program Coordinator will collaborate with CCE Chemung staff, local government, stakeholder groups, and community volunteers. They will facilitate outreach and education, community stakeholder input sessions, evaluation activities and training and serve as a subject matter resource on Local Food. This position will work in diverse communities and settings across Chemung County.

The candidate must be comfortable and able to communicate successfully with diverse audiences in urban, suburban, and rural communities utilizing various delivery methods.

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 37.5 hours. The hourly rate for this position is $23.08. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs. regularly.
• Must be willing to work in diverse and sometimes challenging weather conditions for long hours.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels, including public presentations.
• 3+ years of professional experience in agriculture, local food, or related topics.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people, developing community programs and/or projects.
• Expertise in the development of outreach materials for print and online distribution.
• Project management, grants, and fund development experience.
• Volunteer management and team building experience.

• Program Responsibilities:
  Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 10% Utilize existing resources to provide hands‑on workshops and educational presentations to the community and agencies. Deliver high-level educational workshops to increase the professional competencies of professional industry members. Teach the existing educational program as defined. Assist in teaching innovative educational programs. Work to foster acceptance of the program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
  
  Provide educational program efforts via mass media. Serve as subject matter resource in Local Food to staff, clientele and other groups as they are identified. Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery. Conduct educational programs to impact audiences by utilizing a variety of educational methodologies.
  
  Assist in ensuring program delivery is within the scope of the statewide and local Plan of Work Cooperate with the entire Association to achieve Association program delivery goals. Collect project evaluation data from program participants based on the program framework as designed.…