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Posted: 14-Jan-22
Location: New York State, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: WDR-00029452
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Food Systems Specialist
Extension Support Specialist II
Band F - Exempt
Cornell Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Central New York
Who We Are
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.
CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for Cornell University's role as New York State's Land Grant University. Harvest New York is an innovative Cornell Cooperative Extension team that focuses on workforce development and business expansion projects that increase profitability and investment in key sectors of New York's agriculture industry. The project areas covered by Harvest New York are Local Food Distribution and Marketing, Urban Agriculture, Farm-Based Beverages, Emerging Crops, Agricultural Economic Development, and Climate Adaptation. More information on the team can be found - https://harvestny.cce.cornell.edu/.
What You Will Do
The Food Systems program provides research and educational support to New York agriculture, food processors, distributors, and consumers. The focus of your work will be on the distribution, procurement, and product diversification of food products. Additionally, you will focus on the marketing and promoting of local foods and their access to new markets. Other responsibilities include:
Providing leadership for planning, developing, and implementing educational programs that emphasize the improved distribution of New York State food to New York consumers.
Analyzing optimization of the supply chain in New York, with an emphasis on identifying strategies for efficiency and profitability.
Collecting data and participate in the design of improved distribution models by collaborating with commercial growers and CALS faculty.
Providing producers with updates on changes in legislation and regulations related to food systems.
Utilizing industry-based research to develop educational materials and programs.
Preparing quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program progress and accomplishments.
Participating in collaborative research projects with University and extension faculty and staff as well as other agencies and organizations.
What We Need
We are looking for a talented individual that excels at building and maintaining effective relationships with multiple stakeholders. We need someone who wants to strengthen the food supply chain within New York State. In this role, you will work across a wide geography within New York and contribute to multiple teams while developing your unique program. Additionally, we need someone who has:
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Public Policy, or related field with a demonstrated focus in economic development and food systems and 3+ years of experience working in economic analysis and development, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with procurement and distribution of food products.
Demonstrated strong commitment to extension in support of agriculture and a willingness to collaborate with other staff in a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach commitment to extension education.
Ability to collaborate with other University staff, extension, industry personnel, businesses, and farms.
Proven organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in group and one-on-one settings.
Ability to participate in marketing research in cooperation with faculty, elected officials, and businesses.
Strong commitment to quality service, collaborative decision-making, teamwork, and communication is essential.
Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well within a team of professionals.
Ability to plan and anticipate potential issues, with a strong ability for multi-tasking.
Fundamental competence utilizing current technology as a management and program delivery tool (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, Social Media, and Web development).
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 work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:
Master's Degree in Economics, Public Policy, or related field.
Experience in supply chain management and facilitation.
Experience with local food systems.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and will be located in Central New York, although other locations may be considered. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance. Moderate travel (about 30%) will be required throughout New York State.
Rewards and Benefits
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Life. Changing.
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University Job Title:
Extension Supp Spec II
Job Family:
Academic Support
Level:
F
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Janet Camilli
Number of Openings:
1
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