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Join the Board of Directors (Volunteer Position)

Give back to the community by serving on our Board of Directors and represent Ulster's concerns and interests at the county level. This position provides an opportunity to receive training in organization, leadership and related subjects. Training opportunities are provided at local, regional and state levels.

Purpose

• As board member, help maintain the relationship of the association to the county government and Cornell University; support and maintain the organization; determine areas of program efforts and evaluate such efforts; secure adequate finances and provide facilities; employ staff and take personnel action.
• Prioritize allocation of financial, personnel, volunteer and other resources to meet the needs of the community in a manner consistent with the organizational mission.
• The board will empower the standing committees and/or the Executive Director to act independently or will act upon their/his/her recommendations.

Most of these responsibilities are carried out at the regularly scheduled meetings of the board and its standing committees. Each board member and standing committee member is encouraged to make recommendations from their/his/her vantage point in the community. You will be encouraged to learn the history of Cornell Cooperative Extension, its status and opportunities; become familiar with all program areas, the program objectives, both short and long term.

Qualifications:

• Sincere desire to assist in providing Extension educational programs to improve the lives of county residents.

Time Required:

• 6 Board meetings yearly (approximately 2 hours per meeting) plus travel time.
• Several meetings of the standing committee of the board to which you may be appointed. Workload varies from year to year.
• Members missing 3 meetings without reason may be asked to resign.

Contact Ulster@Cornell.edu for more information and to express your interest.

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CCE Ulster County Internship Opportunities

Communications Assistant Internship for Fall & Spring Semesters - Remote Allowed

The Communications Assistant Intern will help develop and implement communications strategies to increase overall reach and brand awareness. They will use print media and digital media outlets to promote active campaigns, engage the public and increase online presence. The Communications Assistant will directly contribute to increasing CCE’s capacity to provide educational opportunities to Ulster County residents by increasing public awareness of opportunities and support available from the office and communicating progress on specific CCEUC campaigns.

This is an unpaid position, and the intern must receive course credit from an accredited institution. The work can be done remotely or in-person or hybrid.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Outreach & Engagement Manager in daily marketing and outreach related tasks
• Assist in generating written and audio-visual content for printed and digital publications, social media, and other outlets
• Implement customer relations management (CRM) strategy and maintain database to further fundraising and development efforts
• Identify and implement social media trends for CCE to further establish digital presence
• Develop a social media strategy to support the organization’s program outreach and fundraising activities, and establish targets for increasing online reach
• Post regular updates to CCEUC’s social media outlets, including news articles, blog posts, press releases, fundraising appeals, educational tips and facts, and any other promotional items
• Monitor activity and user interactions for all social media outlets
• Adapt general CCEUC campaign messaging for the different outlet-specific audiences
• Assist in ensuring digital content meets Digital Accessibility standards

Qualifications

• Experience using key social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn)
• Strong writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to use online tools to engage members, donors, and corporate partners
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and creative
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Bilingualism an asset

Benefits and recognition

This position provides valuable experience for Communications, Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences and Youth Development Studies, and Non-Profit Management students; individuals with an interest in gaining experience in the non-profit sector or in the non-formal education and outreach field; and anyone with a passion for getting science and research to the community to increase community vitality and resiliency.

Interns are highly valued members of the CCE team and contribute to making a significant difference in our ability to provide knowledge to County community.

Application Process

Please send a copy of your resume to Charlie Pane, Outreach & Engagement Manager, at cap295@cornell.edu.

Last updated October 28, 2024