FMNP Educator - Finger Lakes

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a temporary, 4-month, 30 hour/week position, June 1 - September 30, 2018. The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Educator will conduct a minimum of sixty (60) education events at priority farmers' markets and partner agencies across Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties.

These events will provide direct nutrition education programming and education on FMNP and complementary programs. The CCE Wayne Nutrition and Consumer Science Team Coordinator will provide day-to-day supervision, guidance on FMNP goals and objectives, standard procedures, and curricula, and may also provide ideas and referrals for programming sites. The educator will also assist with distribution of social marketing materials to priority sites and help facilitate farmers' market community meetings as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent education, preferably in nutrition, health education, public health, or related field.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to review and use program assessment tools.
• Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences, and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment, climb stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively collaborate with FMNP team members and extension staff in multiple counties.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards and DMV check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver informal and formal educational programs.
• Knowledge of farmers' markets, basic nutrition, family budgeting, and financial management, or demonstration of a willingness to learn the above.
• Ability to relate to diverse audiences.

FMNP Educator - Western NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a temporary, 4-month, 30 hour/week position, June 1 - September 30, 2018. The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Educator will conduct a minimum of sixty (60) education events at priority farmers' markets and partner agencies across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.This position is located at CCE Cattaraugus in Ellicottville, but employed and supervised by CCE Wayne County.

These events will provide direct nutrition education programming and education on FMNP and complementary programs. The CCE Wayne Nutrition and Consumer Science Team Coordinator will provide day-to-day supervision, guidance on FMNP goals and objectives, standard procedures, and curricula, and may also provide ideas and referrals for programming sites. The educator will also assist with distribution of social marketing materials to priority sites and help facilitate farmers' market community meetings as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent education, preferably in nutrition, health education, public health, or related field.
• Ability to carry out program tasks under remote supervision, including weekly video conferences.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively collaborate with FMNP team members and extension staff in multiple counties.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to review and use program assessment tools.
• Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences, and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment, climb stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards and DMV check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver informal and formal educational programs.
• Knowledge of farmers' markets, basic nutrition, family budgeting, and financial management, or demonstration of a willingness to learn the above.
• Ability to relate to diverse audiences.