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All applications for regular employment with Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment system (see information at left). Instructions for applying to temporary positions will be provided in the position announcement. We do post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.
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Open Positions
4-H Primitive Pursuits Program & Camp Director
This role provides operational and administrative support for year-round programming, including weekend pre/teen programs, homeschool and adult programs, after-school activities, and school break programs. The Director manages the program budget, ensures financial stability, and acts as a liaison between marketing, administration, and field staff. The director also oversees the 4-H Primitive Pursuits Summer Camp, which includes managing camp preparation, camper registration, class scheduling, and billing. This position requires a combination of administrative oversight, program coordination, and leadership to ensure the success and smooth operation of both the school year programs and camp.
- This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Compensation is $62,400 annually.
- Master’s degree in camp administration, youth development, education or related educational field required as well as 2 years of volunteer or related work experience.
- Other qualifications include the ability to work long hours, in an outdoor setting, requiring regular physical activity; outstanding communication and teamwork skills; experience managing staff and creating age-appropriate lesson plans in a wide range of instructional areas; and ability to transport/move supplies and equipment and climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Distributed Wind Program Educator
This role is responsible for the programmatic and administrative direction, management, and coordination of the Distributed Wind Program, a state-wide renewable energy education program focused on education on distributed wind resources and technologies for farmers, small rural businesses, and other key stakeholders.
This position provides administrative support; program guidance (with assessment and development oversight provided by the supervising Senior Resource Educator); direct outreach to the ag community and other key stakeholders; and acts as the liaison to National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL), and other subject matter experts.
- This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Compensation is $62,400 annually.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Energy, or related field, or relevant experience required.
- Other qualifications include knowledge and experience with emerging issues in energy and agriculture, the ability to create and manage complex budgets with multiple funding sources including grants, ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and skills in the use of modern electronic technology and software.
Climate Change and Public Engagement Educator
This role will assist with a multi-year participatory research project focusing on climate change hazards and civic participation in the City of Ithaca. This position will be housed at CCE Tompkins under Supervision of the Energy and Climate Change Team Leader and Environment Issue Leader. This position will involve significant collaboration with civic and community partners, and research faculty and staff at Cornell.
The position will assist in developing and delivering a participatory curriculum and data collection methods based on the principles of ‘popular education’ to co-generate knowledge of local climate change risks and hazards in the City of Ithaca, equipping residents to participate in civic pathways such as Participatory Budgeting.
- This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Compensation paid at the rate of $25.56 per hour, depending on experience.
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of transferable relevant experience required. A master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years’ experience.
- Other qualifications include proficiency with word processing, presentation, email and database software; strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards and committees, and community and funding partners; and ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs
Internship Opportunities
See current internship opportunities at CCETompkins.org/Internships.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
Last updated January 7, 2026
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