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Natural Resource and Environment Program Manager - Kingston, NY

All applications must be received on-line by May 6, 2024. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

As a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) Healthy Communities Program team, the Natural Resource & Environment Program Manager is responsible for providing administrative and program oversight for Natural Resource and Environment Programs for CCEUC. This position will be part of the team managing, implementing and evaluating climate resilience, environment, and natural resource projects through the CCE Climate Resilience Partnership, New York Sea Grant and similar programs. This position will work under the direction and supervision of the Association Healthy Communities Issue Leader.

Apply for the Program Manager position through our online job portal by May 6th.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position. Compensation paid at the rate of $60,000.00 per year. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility.

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No relocation or Visa Sponsorship available.

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CCE Ulster County Internship Opportunities

Communications Assistant Internship - 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 April 18, 2024