[SustainableTompkins] Community Food Educator position at Coop. Extension

[Sandra Repp]

I am posting this on behalf of a colleague.  Please respond to the contact 
listed below if you are interested in the position.  Apologies for 
cross-postings. Thanks,
Sandy Repp



Position Announcement

Title: Community Food Educator – Senior Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:  Coordinate efforts to promote local/regional farm and 
food products to consumers and other buyers, and will facilitate 
relationships that enable farmers to increase sales to local and regional 
buyers.  Responsible for several major initiatives to enhance 
local/regional farm and food products purchasing:  Buy Local Campaign 
(Tompkins County) including farm to institution/restaurant sales, 
management of a well established low income CSA program, and support Finger 
Lakes Culinary Bounty activities (14 county regional program).  Supervise 
volunteers and students.

Qualifications:  Bachelors degree with relevant professional experience (at 
least three years) required or Masters Degree in a field related to 
responsibilities of the position preferred.  Coursework in Agriculture, 
Business, Education, Policy, Communications and related 
subjects.  Experience working with and or facilitating the work of 
grassroots community groups with common interests and goals.  Demonstrated 
interest in farm and food issues.  Experience farming and marketing farm 
products.

Minimum Annual Salary:  $32,000 (full-time)

Hours/Benefits:  Position is entirely grant funded and employment is 
contingent upon grant availability. Funding is currently available for a 
full-time position for up to 18 months. Options exist for 2 part-time 
positions depending on candidate qualifications and time available. The 
position offers a full benefits package including health and dental 
insurance, retirement, life insurance, and more.

For more information and to view the Position Description please visit our 
website at www.ccetompkins.org/employment

Inquiries: Contact Monika Roth, Team Coordinator, 607-272-2292 or e-mail 
mr55 at cornell.edu.

Application deadline:  December 31, 2007 or until a suitable candidate is 
found.

Please pick up an application at the Information Center of Cornell 
Cooperative Extension or download one at www.ccetompkins.org/employment

Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive
of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY  14850
Phone: 607-272-2292
Fax: 607-272-7088
E-mail: tompkins at cornell.edu
www.ccetompkins.org