Job Description

This position will serve as the Local Foods Program Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Chemung County and will provide program coordination and support to the Community & Economic Vitality Program, including the Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver programs, Farm Market and Veggie Van outreach, Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver volunteer projects and activities, and other programming as assigned. This position will organize and coordinate activities relating to the Community & Economic Vitality program; provide administrative assistance in coordination of Farm Market and Veggie Van outreach, the recruitment of new Master Gardener & Master Food Preserver Volunteers in Chemung County; coordinate Master Gardener & Master Food Preserver program events; maintain regular communication with volunteers to ensure volunteer needs are met; and serve as an accessible resource to program volunteers, including assisting in providing orientation and ongoing support and follow-up, and to assist in ensuring initial and continued success. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply online by close of day on May 29, 2024 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references. All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.