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The Cornell University Uihlein Maple Research Forest is currently seeking a technician to aid and support in all aspects of maple production, research, and education at the research forest in Lake Placid, New York. Oversee maple and birch syrup production, including duties related to forest management, equipment installation and maintenance, data collection, evaporation, and canning. Work activities vary throughout the year creating a diverse and interesting work environment. Substantial manual labor is involved requiring physical fitness and awareness of safety issues and the ability to work under in all weather environments.

Full time 6-month position with opportunity for year-round employment based on job performance. Cornell University has great benefits including NYS health insurance, NYS retirement, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

Hourly rate: $22.50

Required Qualifications:

Formal training beyond a HS Diploma of 6 months to 1 year; less than 6 months experience.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents.

Ability to create an inclusive high quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve departmental and university goals.

Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

Must be physically capable of performing the functions associated with this position.

Requires physical fitness and must be able to lift heavy objects and move more than 50 pounds.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Driving background check will be required.

Flexibility to work long hours during the sugaring season (February-April) to accommodate sap flow.

Attention to detail and ability to perform quality work.

Trouble shooting and problem solving skills with aptitude to fix things.

Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.

Ability to respond effectively in an environment in which priorities change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous maple production and forest management experience or experience in food production or processing.

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, food science, or chemistry related fields.

Mechanical maintenance experience.

Plumbing and or contracting experience.

Interested individuals should send a brief letter of interest to Adam Wild adw94@cornell.edu.

Adam Wild

Director of the Uihlein Maple Research Forest

Cornell University

Lake Placid, NY

adw94@cornell.edu

(716) 244-7723 

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Climate Stewards Outreach Coordinator

Extension Associate

New York Sea Grant

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

New York Sea Grant is a cooperative program between the State University of New York and Cornell University. Established in 1971, Sea Grant implements educational problem-solving programs for coastal resource users, businesses, and agencies. Sea Grant supports research and provides extension education to coastal resource agencies, users, businesses, and residents and is patterned after the land-grand concept; programs include coastal zone management, tourism and small business development, coastal environmental quality, and seafood processing.

What You Will Do

As the Climate Stewards Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource on climate science and climate solutions through developing, maintaining, and enhancing the curricula for the Cornell Climate Stewards program. Additionally, you will support educators in program delivery, evaluation, and reporting through maintaining and updating training materials, conducting annual “train-the-trainer sessions, and assisting with remote delivery of the program. Other responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating programming based on clientele's needs as identified
• Conducting extension and outreach programming and tools
• Disseminating information on climate science, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, communication, and local government function
• Designing, executing, and analyzing of extension/outreach program evaluations.
• Coordinating and conducting outreach efforts to non-professional community members for an adult-based learning program on climate change.

What We Need

We are looking for an individual who excels at building relationships with multiple stakeholders, businesses, non-profit organizations, and environmental justice communities. We need someone who is self-motivated and has strong customer service skills with a focus on excellence. Additionally, we need someone who has:

• Master’s degree in climate science, climate communication, environmental management/policy, planning, or other related fields.
• 2+ years of experience working in outreach extension, or similar public education program.
• Knowledge of principles, theory, research, and educational materials in the subject matter field and knowledge of extension methods related to the area of specialization.
• Ability to disseminate scientific research.
• Knowledge of New York State climate change law and policy.
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to use computer and long-distance education technologies in this area of extension programming expertise.
• Knowledge to define, conduct, and interpret original applied research and/or demonstration projects.
• Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts; relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, various stakeholders (e.g., local government, community organizations, coastal businesses, etc.), community and professional leaders, and targeted audiences.
• Communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

• 5+ years of experience working with outreach or similar public education program.
• Experience with facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop adult educational/outreach programs.

This position is full-time and will be located in Ithaca, New York. There is the opportunity to work remotely within New York State two days a week; an on-site presence is required three days a week. Moderate travel (approximately 10%) will be required throughout New York State.

This is a three-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Salary is based upon experience/qualifications and is within the following range: $44,800 to $80,000.
• Cornell has a comprehensive total rewards program that offers several benefits options to meet your needs. More information on our wonderful programs can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29434.

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell’s historical mission of “any person … any study,” via the website.

Applications must be submitted by January 16^th.

For a full position description, go to https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/job-announcement-climate-stewards-outreach-coordinator-climate-news or contact Norma Gunn (nlg43@cornell.edu or 607-255-2832).

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Cornell’s regional and global presence includes state-wide Cornell Cooperative Extension programs and offices in all counties and boroughs, global partnerships with institutions and communities engaged in life-changing research and education, the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, and the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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