Climate & Environment Program Leader - Millbrook, NY

Job Title: Association Issue Leader

Description:

The Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Association Issue Leader. This role provides leadership for broad, innovative environmental programs in Dutchess County.

The successful candidate will be responsible for program development, implementation, and administration, including grants development, execution, and tracking, marketing, evaluation, and applied research to address local and system initiatives. The Program Leader maintains Cornell connection (administration and faculty/area teams), including research connection with faculty, as well as developing and maintaining local, regional, and community liaisons.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with appropriate subject-matter specialization and at least four years of progressively responsible, relevant experience or equivalent professional education experience in an academic, human service, government or industry setting. A relevant PhD may substitute for two years experience.

The candidate should have vast experience with local environmental topics, including but not limited to: climate change & resilience, water resources & watershed management, natural resources & conservation principles, youth environmental education, and more. In-depth knowledge of GIS and software applications/platforms is also required.

The Program Leader will provide overall leadership in the application of high-level subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies and create innovative educational programs meeting changing local issues. The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse people and groups.

Responsibilities:

• Program Assessment - 5%
  • Provide program leadership to the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.
  • Maintain direct linkage to Cornell University faculty and program units for guidance.
  • Ensure program assessment is within scope of statewide Plan of Work.
• Program Development - 15%
  • Provide overall leadership in the application of high-level subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies and to create innovative educational programs meeting changing local issues.
  • Develop programs that reflect the diversity of the Cornell Cooperative Extension System and the diverse program participants.
  • Make programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.
• Program Delivery - 5%
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to staff and clientele, including schools, agencies and other groups, as they are identified.
  • Implement and conduct educational programs that address critical local needs as identified through needs assessments.
• Program Evaluation - 10%
  • Analyze and evaluate program impact and make recommendations to supervisor, program committee, and advisory committees for strengthening and improving programs.
• Aplied Research - 10%
  • Collaborate in the applied research process in conjunction with Cornell University faculty as identified and opportunities present to design or create applied research collection framework.
• Direction - 20%
  • Provide high-level leadership for program planning and team efforts with other program areas and Associations to address priority issues.
  • Investigate, develop and prepare proposals to secure additional funds for programs and support of the overall Association.
• Management - 25%
  • Provide leadership for the Climate & Environment Program Staff Team including ongoing supervision, guidance for program planning and implementation, employee development and training.
  • Evaluate and conduct annual performance reviews of Climate & Environment Program staff.
• Coordination/Operation - 5%
  • Cooperatively participate as a member of the Associations leadership team re: Association issues, priorities, etc., providing reports, etc. as needed.
• Professional Improvement - 5%
  • In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in environmental science, education, or related field. They should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse people and groups.

Benefits:

The Cornell Cooperative Extension offers excellent benefits, including vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, NYS Health Insurance Program, 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, and Voluntary New York's College Savings Program.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Please indicate in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once 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.