Jobs

Join our Ag Team!

Title of Position: Food Systems Marketing Specialist

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement educational programs and activities that provide direct marketing assistance and education in marketing to local farmers, producers, and value-added processors in Northern New York.
• Work with the agricultural and value-added food processing community to enhance the economic vitality of agri-business in Jefferson County.
• Utilize established resources to provide educational programming to farmers and value-added producers regarding marketing of products that will increase the public's familiarity with local agricultural markets.
• Provide training and direct assistance/education on basic technology skills, website development, social media, online sales platforms, search engine optimization, print advertising, signage, retail displays, product demonstrations and sampling, market analysis, market trends, business/marketing plans, wholesale marketing, licensing/certifications, payment methods, and related topics.
• Assist with CCE Jefferson's marketing efforts related to Ag/Local Foods/Taste NY.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Coursework in marketing, advertising, business development, agriculture, agriculture business, and/or agriculture economics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food production, food science/technology, and/or food culture.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the Food Systems Marketing Specialist job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 1, 2024.

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Title of Position: Crop and Soil Specialist

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $65,000 - $75,000

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as part of the Tri-County Regional Ag Team
• Provide technical assistance to farms and food businesses in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis counties
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, management, and implementation of the crop and soil programs, technical assistance, and research across the region
• Provide commercial field crop producers, consultants, and industry representatives with the knowledge and educational resources necessary to assess production and management practices that will enhance their profitability and sustain the growth of the field crops industry in Northern New York
• Lead and facilitate the extension of research findings from Cornell University, other land grant universities and agribusinesses
• Work with local stakeholders to test alternative field crop management practices as the farm level

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Must possess or have the ability to acquire a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification and New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators License.
• Two (2) years volunteer or related work experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the Crop & Soil Specialist job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 1, 2024.

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Join our Energy Team!

Title of Position: Energy Advisor 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $22.75/hr

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown 

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and deliver energy literacy and educational awareness services. 
• Conduct webinars, workshops, and participate in conferences and other events to educate members of disadvantaged communities and the public on the benefits of NYSERDA programs and the Regional Clean Energy Hub. 
• Increase public participation in energy planning and program coordination activities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of transferrable program/functional experience).  
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Energy Advisor job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by July 29, 2024. 

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Work on Fort Drum!

Title of Position: Army Emergency Relief Program Educator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program provides financial assistance to active-duty Soldier, retirees, and family members during times of emergency need. 
• Deliver established AER programming and activities to include one-on-one teaching, tours, group workshops, and more. 
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the AER program. 
• Support program activities and requirements consistent with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division and program accreditation standards. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferable program/functional experience. 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Army Emergency Relief Program Educator job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by July 30, 2024.

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Title of Position: Financial Readiness Program Educator 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Financial Readiness programs and activities with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division on Fort Drum. 
• Teach personal financial management, basic investing, retirement planning, and more to Fort Drum Soldiers. 
• Provide one-on-one budget education and create individualized budgets for soldiers and family members. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to meet travel requirements associated. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the Financial Readiness Program Educator job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 8, 2024.

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Title of Position: Fort Drum Information and Referral Marketing Specialist 

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr

Location of Position: Fort Drum, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and coordinating of short and long-range marketing plans and objectives for Soldier and Family Readiness Division programs, services, and initiatives. 
• Organize and coordinate educational activities and events relating to identified programs. 
• Coordinate class registrations, prepare materials for classes, and provide other assistance for programming efforts. 
• Create content for social media. 
• Design flyers for programs. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year transferable program/functional experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Fort Drum Information and Referral Marketing Specialist job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 6, 2024.

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Join our Parenting Team!

Title of Position: Parenting & Life Skills Educator 

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $20.00/hr 

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement programming from a menu of existing parenting and life skills education curricula to meet the needs of families referred from the Department of Social Services, other community agencies, and self-referrals. 
• Provide one-on-one teaching, home visits, demonstrations, and group workshops. 
• Programming topics include discipline, stress reduction, communication, parenting styles, child development, home sanitation, budgeting, breastfeeding, basic nutrition, family safety, and goal setting. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Home visiting experience. 
• Background in parenting education, trauma-informed practices, and familiarity with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the Parenting & Life Skills Educator job description.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 26, 2024.

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Join our Nutrition Team!

Title of Position: SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator (2)

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $22.75/hr

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement nutrition, food demonstration, and cooking programming using pre-approved lesson plans and curricula aimed at improving healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families, individual, and youth groups throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties.
• Provide programming both on-site and off-site in the community.
• Assist the Nutrition Program Manager with marketing efforts and monthly reporting for SNAP-Ed, in collaboration with other nutritionists of the SNAP-ED program in the North Country Region.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience) or above, preferably in nutrition, dietetics, community and behavioral health, health education, public health, or nursing. This includes persons certified as RD, RDN, CCN, CNS, and RN as well as other individuals with coursework/experience in nutrition and/or health education with training and/or experience to communicating nutrition and obesity prevention topics. 
• Strong understanding of community nutrition education topics and obesity prevention delivery methods. 
• Experience with and understanding of rural, low-income populations.
• Experience with addressing nutrition/food insecurity.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 27, 2024.

Review the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator job description.

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Work in 4-H Afterschool!

Are you looking for meaningful work in the youth development field? Do you want to make a positive difference by leading a team of 4-H Educators to deliver a research-based curriculum, where youth are having a lot of fun, but learning at the same time? Do you want out of the traditional classroom and into a hands-on learning environment with youth? If so, please consider applying for one of our afterschool Coordinators or Program Manager position. Perhaps being part of a larger team working together towards a common goal is appealing to you? The 4-H Afterschool team wants you to join the team! 

Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Site Supervisor 

Details of Position: P/T, 30 hrs/wk, $19.30/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12.
• Provide guidance and direction for program participants and afterschool activities.
• Utilize 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM).
• Assist in creating lesson plans.
• Provide supervision to program staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Review the 4-H Afterschool Program Educator job description. 

Please apply to the school you are interested in working at. 

Case Middle School (Watertown City School District) 

Copenhagen Central School 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 26, 2024. 

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Educator

Details of Position: P/T, 21 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in the 4-H Afterschool programs. 
• Use 4-H curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). 
• Make a positive impact in the lives of youth!  

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements). 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the 4-H Afterschool Program Educator job description. 

Antwerp Primary School 

Belleville Henderson Central School

Calcium Primary School 

Case Middle School 

Copenhagen Central School 

Evans Mills Primary School 

Knickerbocker Elementary School 

Indian River Intermediate School 

North Elementary School 

Ohio Elementary School 

Philadelphia Primary School 

Theresa Primary School 

Wiley Intermediate School 

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Antwerp Primary School

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in the 4-H Afterschool programs.
• Use 4-H curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).
• Make a positive impact in the lives of youth!

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the 4-H Afterschool Program Educator job description. 

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Program Educator at South Jefferson Middle School 

Details of Position: P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in the 4-H Afterschool programs. 
• Use 4-H curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). 
• Make a positive impact in the lives of youth! 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience). 
• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements. 
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements). 
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 

Review the South Jefferson 4-H Afterschool Program Educator job description. 

All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 9, 2024. 

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Title of Position: 4-H Afterschool Teen Mentor 

Details of Position: P/T, 15 hrs/wk, $15.00/hr 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in the 4-H Afterschool programs. 
• Make a positive impact in the lives of youth! 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience relevant to the role of the position. 

Review the 4-H Afterschool Teen Mentor job description. 

Antwerp Primary School 

Beaver River Central School 

Belleville Henderson Central School 

Calcium Primary School 

Copenhagen Central School 

Evans Mills Primary School 

Knickerbocker Elementary School 

Indian River Intermediate School 

North Elementary School 

Ohio Elementary School 

Philadelphia Primary School 

Theresa Primary School 

Wiley Intermediate School 

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Last updated July 26, 2024