Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County - Farm to Preschool Coordinator
Company Information
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
United States
Oriskany NY/ United States
Contact Information
Regina Lowder
rbl86@cornell.edu
3157363394
Job Details
Job title: Farm to Preschool Coordinator
Date posted: March 31, 2025
Posting expires: September 30, 2025
The Farm to Preschool Coordinator will implement Farm to Preschool activities at several qualified childcare centers annually in low-income neighborhoods where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is limited. Primary responsibilities include preschool age gardening classroom lessons and activities, procure local foods to use at their centers and support family access to fresh local fruits and vegetables to address barriers to poor nutrition and food insecurity. Programming will take place in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Chenango, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome Counties. The individual will assist the supervisor with administrative direction and management.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt position (37.5hrs/week). The hourly rate for this position is $23.00.
Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually. Additional benefits based on eligibility, include:
NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, early childhood and/or community engagement or related field or Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience.
Experience in gardening education or community engagement related to farming, farmers markets, or community gardens.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal educational programs.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Application link: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Farm-to-Preschool-Coordinator---Oriskany--NY_WDR-00052077
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