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All applications for employment with Cooperative Extension of Oswego County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment system (see information at left). We do post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.

Current Openings [Apply through Cornell]

SNAP-ED Subject Educator

This position will serve as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) Subject Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oswego County and will provide input into the planning for, and conduct the implementation of, public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Oswego County. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-ED programming to community groups and will deliver other established SNAP-ED programming and activities, both on-site and off-site, in the community, and through remote digital education. As part of the Federal SNAP-ED Regional Program this position works closely with Regional Nutrition Resource Educators, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego Human Ecology Team Leader and the Regional Project Manager, to assist in program evaluation, management and marketing. This position also assists the Social Marketing and Environmental Nutritionist in implementing the social marketing and environmental change initiative in collaborations with other nutritionists of the SNAP-Ed program in the North County region.

All applicants must apply online by close of day on November 15, 2021. Apply through Cornell at https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Nutritionist---Mexico--NY_WDR-00027727

Family Support Specialist

This position will serve as the Family Support Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oswego County and will teach existing educational programs and activities for the Healthy Families Program. This position will provide voluntary intensive home visitation services to overburdened families in Oswego County who are pregnant or have a newborn and will initiate and maintain a long-term trusting relationship with families until the infant is school age or enters Head Start. Will promote positive parenting skills, optimal prenatal care, child health, safety and development and will help strengthen family functioning and foster self-sufficiency through an individualized Family Goal Plan. Will provide and conduct screening per program guidelines and will provide services for up to 20 families. This position may provide data entry and management of participant data, requiring confidentiality.

Family Resource Specialist

This position will serve as the Family Resource Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oswego County and will provide program delivery and administrative support to the Healthy Families Program. This position will receive screening documents and contact families to begin engagement in the Healthy Families Program; will conduct home visits to perform parent survey assessments and provide initial referrals for all prospective families; will provide initial education to families on topics including, but not limited to: prenatal/postnatal care, child safety, available resources, etc. This position will also conduct case conferences with Family Support Specialists and Supervisor to review family strengths, stressors, and needs and will provide outreach to community referral sources including, but not limited to: hospitals, health centers, school, private practices, community-based organizations, churches, local businesses, etc. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work.

Last updated October 29, 2021

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CCE employment opportunities are available throughout New York State and on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York.

External applicants visit CCE Careers to search current opportunities. (See Applying for a job: external candidates for additional instructions).

Internal applicants apply via Workday under the Career, Talent & Performance section.

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Questions? Email the recruiter listed on the job posting or email us at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

Summary of Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid time off is available to all regular full time and part time (20 hours or more) plus some temporary benefits eligible employees (based on length of service):

Holidays: The Association offices close for all major holidays, according to a predetermined schedule and policy. On these days, eligible employees receive compensation, based on their regularly scheduled hours.

Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time based on number of hours scheduled per week. Eligible employees earn the equivalent of up to 24 days per calendar year and are eligible to use vacation time immediately upon earning.

Sick Leave: Employees earn the equivalent of one day per month, based on scheduled hours per week. Time may be accrued, or saved, up to 200 total working days and can then be used to pay for health insurance costs at retirement from CCE.

Personal Leave: Employees earn personal days equivalent to 5 days per calendar year. New employees earn leave based on the date of hire and can use this leave immediately.

Medical & Supplemental Benefits

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s regular full time, part time (over 20 hours) and temporary benefits eligible employees receive benefits through Cornell University as part of the Contract College system. We provide the following benefit options:

New York State Health Insurance Plan which includes choices in coverage providers
Emblem Health Dental (no cost to employee and eligible family members)
New York State Retirement
Long-term Disability Insurance
Tax Deferred Annuity
Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Universal Life Insurance

Our commitment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.