Job description
This position will serve as the Events Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County and under the supervision of the Association Operations Coordinator will assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of events and activities to take place at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market and Cornell Cooperative Extension. This position will assist with the development of marketing strategies and will promote events and activities through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, fundraising, educational and agricultural organizations, including but not limited to: flower shows, craft brew shows, Health and Wellness day, Job Fairs, “Meat the Farmer,” Agriculture Day, and other programs and events as identified. This position will handle most rentals for the Regional Farmers Market, Cutler Botanic Garden and the Ag Development Center for CCE-Broome.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
Job Title: Association Communication Coordinator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
All applicants must apply online by close of day on February 15, 2023 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.
All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.
All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here:
http://workday.cornell.edu/
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Please contact Carol Fetterman, Human Resources at 607-772-8953 with questions.
POSITION DETAILS:
This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $18.72. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Required Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or Equivalent Education (GED/High School Diploma and one year of transferrable program/functional experience).
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Valid NYS Driver License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to work as a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience running successful events and fundraisers.
- Experience with event development and management.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with community and funding partners.
- Demonstrated strong ability to utilize a variety of marketing channels to effectively target outreach for fundraisers and other events.
- Demonstrated ability to do cost-benefit analysis via Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes (i.e. Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc).
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction - 5%
- Provide moderately complex administrative tasks in planning for communication and marketing strategies for the Association and its programs, events and activities at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market and Cornell Cooperative Extension through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, fundraising, educational and agricultural organizations, including but not limited to: flower shows, craft brew shows, Health & Wellness Day, Children’s Day, “Meat the Farmer”, Agriculture Day, and other programs and events as identified.
- Assist in planning effective strategic external and internal communication efforts and marketing efforts to reach target audiences and meet program objectives.
- Make recommendations to supervisor and/or Executive Director for strengthening and improving marketing plans.
- Work directly with the Communications Specialist to plan mass media efforts and utilize good marketing strategies to generate appropriate public image and messaging.
- Assist in the planning of events and activities at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.
Management - 30%
- Provide Supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process.
- Provide moderately complex administrative management support to the overall organization.
- Assist in monitoring program to ensure that events and activities at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market and Cornell Cooperative Extension conform to policies, meet objectives of the association, and are research-based.
- Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, grant specifications, and adherence to association strategies/plan of work.
- Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the program utilizing established policies and procedures.
- Provide low complexity administrative management of established educational program goals.
- Provide low complexity administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of the communications budget.
- Give guidance to staff, including those performing similar work.
Coordination/Operation - 60%
- Utilize excel (or any other program) to create basic financial projections to do cost-benefit analysis to determine if events will be profitable.
- Handle all aspects of rentals of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market, Cutler Botanic Garden and the Agriculture Development Center.
- Assist with association wide fundraising efforts including the annual Fresh Food Face Off event.
- Work to assist with maintaining communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as newsletters, e-mails, social media, website postings and content.
- Under the guidance of Supervisor and the Executive Director, serve as liaison with community organizations for marketing and communications.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of events and activities at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Assist with coordination, and promotion of events and activities at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational and agricultural organizations, including but not limited to: flower shows, craft brew shows, Health and Wellness day, Children’s Day, “Meat the Farmer,” Agriculture Day, and other programs and events as identified.
- Provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, Board and others as necessary.
- This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 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 in programming and association priorities.
- 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 Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.
- Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar 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.
- 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.
- Be aware of, and adhere to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Title:
Level:
005
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Jerilynn Cross
Number of Openings:
1
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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