Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has an opening for a part-time Communications Coordinator working from the Warsaw, NY office.

The Communications Coordinator is a member of the administrative support team accountable for providing consistent, quality publications and related PR/marketing materials for the Association’s programs.

Responsible for the implementation of coordinated public relations, marketing, mass media efforts for individual programs and the overall Association and serves as part of the program support team under the supervision of the Executive Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•   Associate or Equivalent Education. GED/High School Diploma plus 1-year transferrable program/functional experience may subsitute for educational component.
•   Four years of experience in marketing, desktop publishing, communications, design, or similar field.
•   Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
•   Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
•   Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
•   Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
•   Demonstrated proficiency with multiple windows-based software and hardware technologies including Microsoft products such as, but not limited to, Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and Adobe products such as Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
•   Ability to design and technically execute creative, dynamic, and interactive user-friendly web pages.
•   Experience in using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and QR code generating in a professional setting for PR and marketing purposes.
•   Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, web, etc.)
•   Ability to work independently, organize workload, handle administrative details, work under pressure, and establish priorities according to Association requirements.
•   Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude and appearance. Maintain a positive public image of CCE when dealing with the media, public, clients, staff, volunteers and committee members.
•   Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•   Demonstrated marketing and design abilities for effective branding and communications
•   Ability to generate creative and innovative approaches to marketing a community-based not-for-profit organization’s educational image and products.
•   Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal and formal marketing and public relations programs addressing diverse audiences.
•   In-depth knowledge of marketing and media methods.
•   Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex and unique databases of information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrative Direction - 10%
•   May provide moderately complex administrative tasks in planning for communication and marketing efforts for the Association.
•   Assist in planning effective strategic external and internal communication efforts and marketing efforts.
•   Make recommendations to Executive Director for strengthening and improving the marketing plans.
•   Plan mass media efforts and utilize good marketing strategies to generate appropriate public image and messaging.
•   May provide input into communications budgeting and feasibility of program communication goals.

Administrative Management - 5%
• Provide moderately complex administrative tasks to guide the implementation of communications strategies, both program specific and association-wide ensuring all media and PR products comply with Cornell University Style/Brand Requirements and Association imaging/branding strategies.

Administrative Coordination/Operation - 80%
•   Produce (develop, edit, format, and publish) and manage high quality visual graphic elements and publication-ready material, photographs, newsletters, brochures, charts, reports, forms, posters, and other promotional materials using sophisticated computer programs/ software applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. based on established association policy.
•   Support educator staff with preparation of program brochures and fliers as well as general Association brochures and displays with Executive Director and/or supervisor guidance. Act as production and marketing resource for staff.
•   Collaborate with program staff and Executive Director to develop, create, design and produce association annual report.
•   Assist staff with maintaining and updating website and/or social media content to ensure current and timely news and information.
•   Collaborate with the support staff team to provide general administrative support for all association programming as needed.
•   Actively Participate in team decision-making activities.
•   Coordinate marketing/relations for the County Fair.
•   Under guidance of Executive Director, serve as liaison with community organizations for marketing and communications.
•   Establish and maintain a network of media and marketing contacts that are kept informed of CCE programs and events.
•   Create media opportunities and direct press inquiries and opportunities to appropriate staff.
•   Provide backup support to the receptionist/administrative assistant as needed for front desk coverage, mailings, program registrations and similar duties, as necessary/required.
•   Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
•   Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
•   Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.
•   Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement - 5%
• In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and events as scheduled/required.

Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions
•   Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
•   Be familiar 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.

Policy and Other Duties as Assigned - Applies to all duties and functions
•   Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
•   Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
•   Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, processes and Skills for Success.
•   Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner at all times.
•   Perform all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
•   Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

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POSITION DETAILS
Expected Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week (Part-Time)
Hourly Wage: $20.00 per hour
Location: Based from the Warsaw, NY office
Remote Status: Remote work is not available.
Benefits: Benefits, based on eligibility, including:
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Term Life Insurance
• Personal Accidental Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply online by 11:59pm EST on May 14, 2026

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified. Contact Kimberly at wsbn-recruiter@cornell.edu with questions.

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page.
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HOW TO APPLY
To be considered all applicants are requested to:

(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application

(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter and Resume

(3) Upload/attach 2 Professional References

(4) Upload a sample of work or work plan

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Upload *ALL* documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows our system to pre-fill parts of the application and saves you time.

• External Applicants (including current employees of other CCE offices): Submit application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. Please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate) for additional guidance.

• Internal Applicants (current employees working at this CCE office): Apply via  Workday under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed above.
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No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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Job Title:

Association Communication Coordinator

Level:

005

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Kimberly Amey

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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