EFNEP Nutrition Educator- Ithaca, NY

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/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 and maintain cultural sensitivity. 
• Proficiency with Windows-based software including use of 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 essential functions 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, as appropriate. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Nutrition-related knowledge/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 (limited resources). 
• Experience with similar nutrition programming (e.g., SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, other). 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities: 

Program Delivery – 90% 

• Assist with the creation of lesson plans to deliver high-quality Nutrition Education programming within the established framework. 
• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to 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 tailor appropriate programming based on identified participant needs. 
• Inform participants of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services. 
• Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience. 
• Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at 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 as required for 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. 
• Collect enrollment (entry) and exit data for all adult and youth participants.  
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained. 
• 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 and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per 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 of self and/or program materials/resources in performing position responsibilities. 

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. 
• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.  
• 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 in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting 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 to maintain a safe working environment. 
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. 
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified. 

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions 

• Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the 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, staff, volunteers and the public.  
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences. 
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Chenango County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success. 
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner. 
• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and 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). Application deadline 03/02/2026. Please note that all applications should be made through the link to Workday. For inquiries, please contact Craig Livermore at cl2742@cornell.edu.    

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 Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary New York’s 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:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

How 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: http://workday.cornell.edu/

All 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 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. 

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 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.

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 tompkins-hr@cornell.edu. 

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