Natural Resources Team Leader - East Syracuse, NY

About this role

This position will serve as the Environmental Program Team Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Onondaga County and will lead the development, coordination and implementation of Environmental and Natural Resources educational programing. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: leading the development, coordination and implementation of all educational programs; management of administrative functions; and supervision of Environmental and Natural Resource Program staff. Program topics include, but are not limited to: Master Gardener Program, urban and rural forestry, invasive species, wildlife, water quality and urban agriculture. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects for Environmental and Natural Resources programming to include, but not limited to: writing and providing oversight for the development of grant applications and scopes of work for contracts; track finances and budgeting for grant and contract funds in accordance with approved spending; and apply human resources, finance and information technology policy in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will work with the Association Executive Director to develop programs that are consistent with the programming goals communicated by the Association Executive Director. This position will work in diverse communities and settings across Onondaga County and must be comfortable and able to communicate in urban, suburban and rural communities utilizing various delivery methods to include the use of social media. This position will work with other Cornell Cooperative Extension program areas and be supportive of an Association team approach and support its foundations.      IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on August 27, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references .

All External Applicants  (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants  (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ . 

Please contact the CCE Onondaga Office at 315-424-9485 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS: This position is a full-time exempt position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position will range from $66,000.00 to $70,000.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree. • Two (2) years volunteer or related work experience. • Valid NYS Driver License and the ability to meet travel requirements association with this position.  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Natural Resources field. • Three (3) years of experience in Natural Resources. • Two (2) years’ experience in management and administration of others.  • Demonstrated ability to work outdoors under adverse condition. • Experience and demonstrated ability in leading and managing others. • Experience and success at grant applications. • Experience in finance and budgeting. • Spanish Language Skills preferred. • Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means. • Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

Program Responsibilities:

Program Assessment and Development - 20% • Lead the development of program needs assessment for Environmental and Natural Resources Program offerings. • Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.  • Analyze Environmental and Natural Resources Program needs for program participants, taking note of traditional as well as emerging opportunities, and make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements and/or improvements. • Utilize evaluation findings to modify Environmental and Natural Resources educational programs, and redirect educational programs as needed.     • Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units, as well as other Land Grant Universities for program assessment guidance. • Ensure program assessment is aligned with the statewide Plan of Work • Lead the application and apply a high level of disciplinary subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for Environmental and Natural Resources programming efforts. • Lead the development of innovative educational programs. • Research, identify, select existing educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new Environmental and Natural Resources programs and initiatives. • Lead the development of program materials to meet the needs of program participants. • Interpret Association program direction to create educational programs.  • Ensure program development is within the scope of the statewide Plan of Work. • Structure programs to meet the need of diverse program participants.

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 20 % • Lead the application of subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to deliver educational programs. • Teach the existing educational program as defined. • Teach innovative educational programs with discretion. • Work to foster acceptance of the Environmental and Natural Resources Program, methods, and policies while a

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