Farm To Preschool Coordinator (temporary Position), Oriskany,ny

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Oriskany, NY, USA
Base: $23.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
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Gardening classroom lessons and activities
Procure local foods
Support family access to fresh local fruits
** Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a temporary Farm to Preschool Coordinator in Oriskany, NY, to implement nutrition and physical activity programs aimed at reducing obesity among low-income families. The role involves engaging preschool children in gardening and improving access to fresh produce within local childcare centers. **

Job Summary

  • The Farm to Preschool Coordinator will implement Farm to Preschool activities at several qualified childcare centers annually in low-income neighborhoods where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is limited.
  • Primary responsibilities include preschool age gardening classroom lessons and activities, procure local foods to use at their centers and support family access to fresh local fruits and vegetables to address barriers to poor nutrition and food insecurity.
  • This position will be physically located at the CCE Oneida County Office.

Matching Summary

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** Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a temporary Farm to Preschool Coordinator in Oriskany, NY, to implement nutrition and physical activity programs aimed at reducing obesity among low-income families. The role involves engaging preschool children in gardening and improving access to fresh produce within local childcare centers. **

Salary

Base: $23.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • gardening classroom lessons and activities
  • procure local foods
  • support family access to fresh local fruits
  • work with diverse audiences
  • initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal educational programs

Nice-to-have

  • policy, systems, and environmental strategies
  • knowledge of community resources
  • familiarity with the community
  • utilize program resources within the community

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience
  • Experience in gardening education or community engagement
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to meet travel requirements
  • Ability to meet acceptable background check standards
  • Ability to work flexible hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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