Extension Support Specialist II

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Department Background:

For more than 125 years, the faculty members, staff and students in the Department of Entomology have been working to advance the field of insect biology and apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems and improve lives. We are committed to training the next generation of entomologists and disseminating our work through extension and outreach, and we are consistently ranked among the top programs for insect science in the world.

Our cutting-edge research is leading to a better understanding of insect biology and diversity, to improve human and animal health and increase the sustainability of our food production and ecosystems.

In addition, we actively work to make our department and the discipline of entomology diverse, equitable and inclusive. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the department.

Rewards And Benefits:

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …More on Cornell Benefits

Position Summary:

Continuing pollinator declines and severe die-offs of managed honey bee colonies, our principal agricultural pollinators and honey producers, demand focused research and extension to understand and mitigate the major factors contributing to these losses. Today, beekeepers face challenges balancing the need to manage stress from parasites and diseases, pesticide exposure, and poor nutrition with the demand to maximize honey yields and fulfill pollination requirements. The beekeeping industry benefits from targeted, evidence-based extension from Cornell University. The extension associate will work to increase adoption of best management practices to improve the status of honey bee health in New York State.

The successful candidate will develop, lead, and evaluate extension programs that serve the diverse beekeeping industry of New York State. Through such programs, the candidate will be expected to contribute to general education for beekeepers of all experience levels, developing and communicating best management practices that can reduce losses and maximize productivity. The candidate will also conduct applied research that seeks to mitigate colony losses in the state. They will work closely with faculty and staff of Cornell CALS, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York State Departments of Agriculture & Markets and Environmental Conservation, the United States Department of Agriculture, and other stakeholders to achieve these goals.

Since 2006, NYS beekeepers have lost between 40-68% of their colonies each year. The economic impact of honey bee losses are significant not only to beekeepers, but also for NYS fruit and vegetable growers, and ultimately to food consumers. There are many factors that play a role in honey bee colony losses, including pests and diseases, nutrition, genetics, and pesticides. The relative impacts of these factors on honey bees in NYS, and how beekeeper management practices can mitigate these factors, require thorough investigation and education. Furthermore, the New York beekeeping industry is dynamic and growing each year; public awareness surrounding colony losses has led to an increase in the number of beekeepers, growing the audience that requires training and education.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color. 
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs. 
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds. 
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• At least three years experience in beekeeping.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of beekeeping experience.
• Experience with extension and outreach activities, including beekeeping extension.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

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University Job Title:

Extension Supp Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$68,445.00 - $75,454.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jessica Townley

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• Unique applicable skills

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2024-10-21