Job Description

This position will primarily assist with the teaching of clean energy education programs in Chemung County as part of a regional "Clean Energy Hub" effort led by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. This position is responsible for working as an energy team member, providing input to the team and team leader on implementation and evaluation of the energy program. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with a focus on low to moderate income households, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses. Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and working with community partners to leverage their networks and resources to reach large numbers of interested parties.
This program will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads to provide additional information; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; connecting interested residents with green job training and employment opportunities; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will work with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs, including assisting with training, engaging or coordinating the work of volunteers and interns in program delivery. This person will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements.
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All applicants must apply by close of day on December 4, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an application packet, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.
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POSITION DETAILS:
This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (Associate's Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience related to public outreach or community education, preferably in energy efficiency and/or renewable energy.
• Basic understanding of home energy issues
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member, planning and consulting together, supporting other team members, and reflecting and sharing learning together.
• Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience establishing and working with community stakeholders, especially those with limited income.
• Experience working with, and assisting in developing institutional relationships in Chemung County
• Experience working as a volunteer or supervising volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to build relationships and work with diverse audiences, environments and settings while maintaining cultural competency.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Responsibilities:
Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%

• Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.
• Use a variety of delivery methods including workshops, public events, articles, web pages and social media to deliver program.
• Teach clean energy education programming per established Plan of Work.
• Represent the Energy Team to the public and community leaders in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
• Occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to adapt materials created by the Energy Team and other professionals to create lesson plans that meet local community and individual needs, and consider diverse audiences.
• Engage volunteers and interns in program delivery using established materials.
• Serve as subject matter resource and respond to questions about energy efficiency.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and the Energy Education Team to achieve Association program delivery goals.
• Interact with program participants to gather informal program evaluation information.
• Work with the Energy Team to interpret evaluation information based on existing program parameters and assist supervisor to make recommendations for improvement to program offerings.
• Implement program evaluation as designed.
• Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as directed.

Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction and Management - 10%

• Work in cooperation with the Energy Team to help establish priorities, objectives, and programming for the Clean Energy Program that are supportive of the Association's mission.
• Assist in the planning of public events and program activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for fund development activities.
• Assist in directing/organizing community focus groups and/or advisory committees to support programming initiatives.
• Assist in fostering effective professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Recruit and support interns and volunteers involved with program outreach and delivery including matching tasks to the individuals, providing informal feedback, problem-solving and regular communication, per established policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight to program volunteers.
• Using priorities set by the Energy Team and supervisor, direct the work of interns.
• Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the Program Supervisor and Energy Team as identified.

Coordination/Operation - 5%

• Collect, compile and submit to supervisor the information needed for narrative and financial reports to meet funding agency requirements.
• Collect budgetary information as needed and relay to supervisor for review.
• Assist in gathering information for grant/contract proposals as needed.
• Assist supervisor in supporting the administrative needs of writing grant/contract proposals as requested to ensure continued funding.
• Train interns and volunteers as needed.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• In cooperation with supervisor and/or Issue Leader, 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.
• 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 Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applied 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.

Job Title: Association Subject Educator I
Level: 004
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Company: Contract College
Contact Name: Jerilynn Cross
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