Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Extension Educator for Agriculture
1. WORKING TITLE: Agriculture Economic Development Specialist
2. OFFICE LOCATION: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
3. COUNTY: Ontario County
4. POSITION NUMBER:
5. DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
6.. CLASSIFICATION: Senior Extension Educator
7. SALARY RANGE: $ 53,000
8. POSITION: Full-time
9. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & SUBJECT
MATTER
The primary audience for programming will include agricultural
producers and related service providers; new entrepreneurs in
production, processing and agriculture related businesses including
agricultural tourism; and community members whose support of
agriculture is important. Projects will focus on enhancing the
viability of local agriculture through product diversification,
direct marketing, promotion of local product labels and value-added
opportunities by linking with available expertise. Provide
leadership for the development of promotion of county agricultural
resources and movement towards the bio tech potential.
Agricultural Economic Development (100%)
Under the direction of the Executive Director in Ontario County this
position will assist in the promotion, marketing, funding and
coordination of new and existing agricultural businesses including
farms, processing and service related operations.
Assist farmers on agricultural marketing and business development
issues.
Identify and administer government grants and other funding sources
to promote economic development of the agriculture industry.
Work with county economic development staff to incorporate
agricultural economic development into overall community and
economic development strategies and manage the agricultural economic
development programs for Ontario County.
Network with various organizations, including but not limited to:
Agriculture & Food Technology Park, Industrial Development Agency,
Farm Bureau, Agriculture Enhancement Board, tourism agencies, County
departments and town boards, in order to expand resource, maximize
effectiveness and promote teamwork.
Partner with the economic development staff to develop strategies to
strengthen and expand existing farm and agri-businesses, and attract
industries complimentary to agriculture.
Provide educational and informational resources to those who
represent the interests of the county agriculture industry to local
and state government agencies; local and state legislatures; media
and the public.
Provide information and education on market opportunities and
business practices to enhance farm viability and profitability.
Assist farmers in identifying funding to comply with Concentrated
Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) regulations and other environmental
challenges.
Educate legislative bodies and local officials such as assessors and
planning boards regarding the challenges of the agricultural
industry.
Monitor proposed legislation and advocate for local agriculture.
Maintain a detailed database of farms, resource providers, and agri-
businesses for analysis and grant-writing purposes.
Seek and secure funding for additional promotion, preservation, and
economic development initiatives.
10. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by the Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Ontario County. Operates as an educational and
managerial professional subject to association policies. Guidance
and direction are provided both by the Board of Directors and
Extension Administration. Will work closely with the Ontario County
IDA and the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park.
Provide for the supervision of paraprofessional and clerical staff.
Maintain effective working relationships with Cornell faculty,
administration, County IDA and the Cornell Agriculture and Food
Technology Park.
12. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in agricultural economics, marketing, business
management or finance, public policy or related field. Minimum of
four years professional experience dealing with the public or
private sectors of the agriculture industry.
13. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to plan, manage and/or implement projects and educational
programs
Demonstrated ability to: provide leadership, supervision and
guidance to a variety of groups and individuals including staff and
volunteers; and to lead and participate effectively in professional
team efforts
Experience with and knowledge of the challenges facing agriculture
locally and in New York State.
Demonstrated initiative, reliability, dependability and flexibility.
Ability and willingness to work effectively with a variety of
groups, agencies and individuals and to establish and maintain
networks
Excellent verbal, written and technology communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to secure and administer grants and contracts,
and agribusiness loans.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and
weekends.
Must have regular access to transportation and valid driver's
license in order to fulfill position responsibility.
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning 8/15/2005, or until an
acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#376, Box 26,
Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.
**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of
diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.cce.cornell.edu
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