Jobs

All applications for employment with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment system. We do post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.

Current Openings

4-H Positive Youth Development Educator

Whether or not you grew up in 4-H, you are invited to join a great team working with incredible 4-H educators across NYS to support young lives and healthy communities. The work of a 4-H Program Educator includes a wide range of programming opportunities with 4-H youth, clubs, and volunteers as well as coordinating youth mentoring partnerships, and in-school and after-school programming. In addition to the countless rewards of working with youth, this position provides generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay is $23.08 to $25.64 per hours commensurate with experience For more information and to apply CLICK HERE. Or call 518-962-4810 or email essex@cornell.edu. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

Community Vitality Resource Educator

This position will serve as the Community Vitality Resource Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County and will be responsible for developing, planning, implementing and evaluating Community Vitality education for Farm to School and 4-H Positive Youth Development education and outreach. The Community Vitality Resource Educator will also be responsible for identifying and assessing educational program needs, developing program goals and objectives, and the evaluation of all program offerings. This position will be responsible for leading programming for youth and their families during the school year and through farmers’ market educational outreach during the summer months. This position will provide an educational curriculum for foods being served in school meal programs. This position will lead the summer Power of Produce (POP) Club and assist with public outreach, and communications. This position will provide oversight to volunteers and will engage in sustainability work to ensure Community Vitality programming into the future. This position will work as an Extension Association team member in addressing local, regional, and statewide programming priorities as appropriate. 

This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $55,290.00 to $59,520.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

For more information and to apply CLICK HERE. Or call 518-962-4810 or email essex@cornell.edu. Deadline to apply is February 18, 2026.

INTERNSHIP:
Power of Produce Club Educator 

CCE Essex has expanded our Power of Produce Club at farmers markets and we need an additional market-season educator to fill demand for this highly successful youth program. POP Club provides nutrition education, gives youth agency in their food choices and builds direct relationship with farmers.

POP Club is one component of a USDA FMPP grant. Outcomes include:

• Enrich public understanding of local agriculture and food systems through positive, engaging outreach and events which celebrate local food.
• Attract new consumers to farmers' markets by offering educational children's activities alongside resources for adults, such as SNAP and FMNP promotion.

Roles and responsibilities

• The student intern will prepare, travel and host weekly POP Club activities at Essex County Farmers Markets
• Communicate with Market Managers
• They will collaborate with CCE Educators
• Maintain records and reports about POP Club outcomes
• Provide photographs and contribute to social media and blog entries about POP Club

Qualifications and previous coursework

This opportunity is available to students in Cornell University's College of Human Ecology and only CHE undergrads are eligible to apply.

• This is a fun, engaging chance to work in an established Extension Education program. The successful intern will be able to assist in development of activities and lead activities independently. An outgoing personality and organized work style are important qualifications. Content knowledge of nutrition, local food and developmentally appropriate activities are desirable.
• Travel to markets and frequent contact with the public are essential features of this position.
• A drivers license is required as there will be travel to multiple sites weekly

Learning outcomes

The successful intern will gain experience leading youth programs in informal settings, working with experienced, creative, team-focused educators, managing an established program, contributing to program expansion and working in a rural area where local food is highly valued. The intern will be able to build a network of farm contacts and have the opportunities to join discussions about Farm to School programs, 4-H Positive Youth Development activities and food policies.

Date: May - September, 2026 (flexibility with start and end dates)

Location: Essex County

Stipend: $6,000

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

LOOKING FOR MORE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS REGION? CHECK OUT THE JOBS PAGES OF OUR COLLEAGUES IN THESE COUNTIES:

CCE Clinton County jobs
CCE Franklin County jobs
CCE Warren County jobs

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Last updated February 11, 2026