Extension Associate- Center for Engagement in Science and Nature

Organization

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Job Posted

December 17, 2024

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Job Type

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Hannah Parker Carver

Contact Email

hp477@cornell.edu

Deadline to Apply

Location

Ithaca, NY
United States
Passionate about conservation, education, and building community connections? The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking an extension associate to lead groundbreaking youth and community programs.

Summary

The Extension Associate serves as the thought leader and team leader for Youth and Community Engagement for the Lab both nationally and in international settings, with key responsibilities in strategic planning, partnership development, implementation, and evaluation of impact. The Extension Associate position requires pedagogical expertise as well as expertise in conceiving, producing, and implementing innovative strategies for engaging youth and communities in conservation action, participatory science, and nature connection. 

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29465.

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell’s historical mission of “any person … any study,” via the website. 

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. 

Compensation Information

CALS hiring range for this title is $76,000 - $80,000.

Must be able to work in person at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with the flexibility to work on a hybrid schedule including opportunities to work on-site and from home. 

Benefits provided by Cornell include a broad range of comprehensive health care options, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 15 holidays (including end of year winter break), paid family leave, and superior retirement contributions. Additionally, Cornell provides access to professional development initiatives, wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.