EFNEP Nutrition Educator- Ithaca, NY

Required Qualifications:

• Associatedegree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 yeartransferrable/program experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability and comfort in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing and following recipes.
• Ability to communicate (speak read and write proficiently) in English.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences andmaintaincultural sensitivity.
• Proficiencywith Windows-based software includinguseof the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word PowerPoint Publisher and Excel.
• Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity accuracy organization sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential sensitive information.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively clearly and tactfully through verbal written and electronic methods.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting moving and/or transporting office supplies work-related materials and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends asappropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nutrition-relatedknowledge/experience/background.
• Experience in adult and youth education or other relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place.
• Experience working with the target audience (limitedresources).
• Experience with similar nutrition programming (e.g. SNAP-Ed EFNEP other).

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery90%

• Assistwith the creation of lesson plans to deliver high-quality Nutrition Education programming within the established framework.
• Utilize existing program materials and educationalframeworkto teach the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.
• Implement lesson plans using current and approved curricula and supplemental materials and tailorappropriate programmingbased onidentifiedparticipant needs.
• Inform participants of other Extension programs community agencies and services.
• Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience.
• Interact with program participantsrepresenting CCEin a professional mannerat all times.
• Represent CCE before the public community leaders government officials Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation 5%

• Maintain records of class participants complete reports and accurately collect and prepare paperwork asfor the program evaluation process.
• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to recruit and graduate the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.
• Collectenrollment (entry)and exit data for all adult and youth participants.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected accessed and/ormaintained.
• Submit collected data for entry into the Webneers tracking program.
• Submit program expense reports on time.
• Provide information as requested to assist with the preparation of reports impact statements and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders advisory committees the Board and others as necessary.
• Prepare andsubmitaccurateexpense reports mileage reports receipts/supporting documentation and/or vouchersin a timely mannerper established policy and procedures.
• Provide data and information to assist with the preparation of reports impact statements and success stories for funders advisory committees the Board and others as requested.
• Create and distribute promotional and marketing materials to recruit program participants through print news and social media.
• This position will require the transport ofself and/orprogram materials/resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director jointly develop and pursue a professional development planas a means toincrease competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Participate in all required orientation training and/or in-service meetings and trainings asscheduled/.
• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
• Collaborate in activities that are ingeneral supportof Cornell Cooperative Extensionincluding but not limited to attendance at staff meetingstimelyreporting of expenses working with other staff general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Health and Safety Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association tomaintaina safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal state local regulations Associationhealthand safety policy/procedure/requirement andstandard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors whenidentified.

EEO/EPO and Policy Applied to all duties and functions

• Conduct all programming and activitiesin accordance withthe Civil Rights Act Title IX Rehabilitation Americans with Disabilities Act and local state and regional affirmative action plans.
• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele staffvolunteersand the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of and adheres toestablishedCornell Cooperative Extension Association ofChenangoCounty policies proceduresand Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professionaltimelyand accurate manner.
• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public community leaders colleagues volunteers members of Cornell University faculty and staff government officials and thegeneral publicin a professional manner.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professionaltimelyand accurate manner.
• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor tactful communications cooperative helpful positive and receptive manner.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for the program is through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Applicationdeadline 03/02/2026. Please note that all applications should be made through the link to Workday. For inquiries please contact Craig Livermore at.

This is a full time 40 hours per week benefits eligible non-exempt position. minimum starting pay rate $20.00 per hour depending on experience Excellent benefits based on eligibility including:

• Vacation Sick and Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowners Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary New Yorks College Savings Program
• Vision Access Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations other than Tompkins) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: applicants are requested to submit a cover letter resume and indicate three individuals who may be contacted as a reference. Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.

All applications must be received on-line by March 02 2026. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact CCE Tompkins HR at .

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