CCE of Schuyler County – Clean Energy Communities Educator – Montour Falls, NY

As part of the Clean Energy Communities program, a New York State effort to promote municipal clean energy actions, this position is responsible for leading projects focused on promoting energy efficiency, renewables, clean transportation and climate adaptation and resiliency strategies for municipalities in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties.
The Clean Energy Communities Educator will collaborate with his/her supervisor, CCE Schuyler Association Executive Director, the Clean Energy Communities Resource Educator based in CCE Tompkins and other members of a regional Clean Energy Communities team on assessment, development, delivery and evaluation of the program. The Clean Energy Communities Coordinator may work directly with college students on energy related internships as well as provide subject matter expertise to volunteers who are working to address Climate Smart Community projects.

    

Application Instructions

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External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) for additional guidance.  

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on 12/14/2022. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Ability and willingness to build and maintain relationships and work with diverse audiences, environments, and settings, while maintaining cultural competency.

• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with educational programming about energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate adaptation, and/or climate resiliency.

• Familiarity with communities in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, including city, town, and county government officials; academic institutions; business organizations; energy and environmental groups

• Experience working with municipal and agency staff at local, regional, and state levels.

• Valid New York State Driver’s License

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities:

Program Assessment – 15 %

• Apply subject matter knowledge to work within a team led by a Tompkins County Clean Energy Community Resource Educator and with an advisory committee to identify gaps in knowledge and other barriers to adoption of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency practices.

• Assess the environment for new trends, technology advancements and state policy developments in order to identify upcoming programming needs for energy education.

• Maintain knowledge about local municipal and county needs, as well as statewide and national initiatives related to energy education to assess needs for comprehensive and relevant programs.

Program Development – 15 %

• Utilizing in-depth subject matter knowledge and expertise in clean energy topics, work with team members and an advisory committee to create innovative and educational programs to address barriers to municipal adoption of clean energy goals and to develop solutions including engaging diverse partners and collaborators.

• Apply in-depth subject matter knowledge, experience and information acquired during assessment to create and develop the resulting educational program.

• Develop and adapt materials to address program needs.

• Based on evaluation feedback from Tompkins County Clean Energy Community Resource Educator, structure programs to meet the need of diverse program participants and changing local issues.

• Create and maintain working relationships with project partners, municipal leaders, community members, the University, municipalities, and other interested groups to create and develop program materials to address client needs.

Program Delivery – 30 %

• Use a variety of delivery methods including workshops, public events, private meetings, articles, web pages and social media to deliver the innovative educational program.

• Represent the CCE team before the public, municipal and community leaders in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

• Adapt existing materials to create lesson plans that meet local community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.

• Utilizing proven educational program delivery methods and established materials, engage Interns and/or Work Study Students.

• Serve as subject matter expert and respond to questions about renewables, energy efficiency, and municipal energy programs.

Program Evaluation – 10 %

• With guidance from Tompkins County Clean Energy Communities Resource Educator, design a program evaluation framework which includes collection of program data, methods for evaluation protocols, implementing the evaluations, analyzing data, and communicating results to stakeholders.

• Interact with program participants and advisory committees to collect program evaluation data.

• Collaborate with CCE team members and program participants to analyze and interpret the evaluation data; make any recommendations for improvement; communicate the results to stakeholders.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction – 10 %

• Design a system of ongoing collaboration with external stakeholders who represent and communicate the demographics of the communities to support the planning of the educational program.

• Provide input to the planning of the program budget based on feasibility needs and expenses.

• Plan effective strategic external and internal communication and marketing efforts.

Management – 10 %

• Manage program expenses to ensure spending is within program budget constraints, including meeting match requirements.

• Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the program/function, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

• Supervise and support volunteers involved with program outreach and delivery providing regular communication, coaching and feedback regarding performance.

• Manage appropriate work schedules for volunteers as needed.

Coordination/Operation – 5 %

• Provide moderately complex administrative support to the implementation of the assessment, development, delivery, and evaluation of the established educational program goals.

• Prepare required program and financial narrative reports and submit to Tompkins County Clean Energy Communities Resource Educator for review and to meet funding agency requirements.

• Create and implement appropriate program work schedules for Interns and Work Study Students.

Professional Improvement – 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 and Association priorities.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

• Be familiar with 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.

• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schuyler County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

• 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.

Position Details

This is a full time, (40h/week) exempt position. Salary range for the position is between $53,500 – $55, 900 annually. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave

• Paid Holidays

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including free Dental Insurance)

• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Group Universal Life Insurance

• Personal Accidental Insurance

• Legal Plan Insurance

• Long Term Care Insurance

• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• New York’s College Savings Program

• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

For additional questions please contact Kelsey James, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail [email protected] or phone (585) 991-5425.

https://cceschuyler.org/

  

Job Title:

Association Resource Educator

Level:

002

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Kelsey James

Number of Openings:

1

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