CALS- Extension Support Specialist I- Veteran Project Associate- School of Integrative Plant Sciences (SIPS)

Extension Support Specialist I- Veteran Project Associate The Opportunity As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success About the College 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. About SIPS: The CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science (SIPS) encompasses five fields: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, and Soil and Crop Sciences. Combined there are 100+ faculty, ~200 undergraduate majors, 200+ graduate students in six fields, and 600+ other employees located in Ithaca, Geneva, and other satellite locations across New York State. The School offers the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in the Plant Sciences and is also home to the Agricultural Sciences major. School faculty also contribute to the Biology, Global Development, and Viticulture & Enology majors. The Cornell Small Farm Program (SFP) engages in research and extension projects and collaborations that support and enhance the viability of small farms in New York. This position will support the Farm Ops Project, a SFP effort focused on supporting military veterans pursuing agricultural careers through beginning farmer training, support networks, and informational resources. This Veteran Project Associate will support the Veteran Project Lead in all aspects related to the aims of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and towards facilitating military veterans entering into farming as a career. Essential duties include: Support all activities related to farmer veteran project goals. Demonstrate support and understanding of the veteran audience through further development of existing communications platforms and messaging. Facilitate communications to attract veterans to project activities. Develop teaching materials or training strategies for military veterans transitioning into or currently involved in agriculture. Host peer learning circles of military veterans interested or currently engaged in agriculture. Support the development of a farmer veteran networking program in New York State. Facilitate relationship building with veteran farmers and veterans seeking careers in agriculture with the aim of creating a mentorship system. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Position is full-time at 40 hrs. per week, located in Ithaca, NY. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2 days per week and on-site 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. What We Need Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, communication, education, business administration and 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Demonstrated experience in conducting logistical, educational, or promotional support for event planning. Position Competencies/Skills Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point. Excellent organizational skills and must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and quickly change direction and re-prioritize. Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking. Ability to work well and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of collaborators and educators to ensure a high-quality and respectful work and training environment. Experience working in a team environment to accomplish goals, as well as ability to be pro-active and a self-starter. Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and be willing to travel with occasional overnight trips being required. Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t. Minimum of 3 years of direct farm experience and/or experience providing services to beginning farmers strongly preferred. Veteran or several years’ experience working directly with veterans. Experience incorporating the perspectives of military servicemembers, particularly veteran experiences of transitioning back into a civilian community. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell. Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo. University Job Title: Extension Supp Spec I Job Family: Academic Support Level: E Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $65,447.00 - $72,994.00 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Company: Contract College Contact Name: J'Frances White Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. 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