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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.

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AWSMP Administrative Assistant - Shokan, NY

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) Administrative and Office Assistant provides general administrative support, educational event administration, and assists with maintenance of a field office for our stream and watershed program in Shokan, NY.

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) delivers a wide range of activities such as public events and trainings, stakeholder meetings, field research, and stream project funding and construction. The program is funded through a five-year agreement with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and serves communities in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed located in the Catskills region of Ulster County.

The AWSMP field office in Shokan, NY is normally open to the public from 9:00-4:30 M-F. The office is shared by staff and interns from several government agencies participating in the AWSMP. The Administrative Assistant will staff the office during public hours on days worked and provide general office support under the supervision of the Operations Coordinator. This position must be able to easily access the Shokan office.

Attendance is required at some education events held in the office and at field locations throughout the Ashokan watershed that require administrative support. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. A program vehicle is available to perform work-related travel. 

The part-time AWSMP Administrative Assistant (16 hours/week) will report to the AWSMP Education Program Operations Coordinator. A set work schedule will be established for regular days worked, with some flexibility on days of the week. A limited amount of remote work may be possible.

This is a part time, 16 hours per week, non-exempt position and not benefits eligible. Compensation paid at the rate of $23.00 per hour.  

See the required qualifications and full job description at https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/details/AWSMP-Administrative-Assistant---Shokan--NY_WDR-00046479.

How to Apply

Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the job posting link above. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply

All applications must be received on-line by July 8, 2024. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

Last updated June 24, 2024