Livestock Educator CCE Wyoming County Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has an opening for full-time Livestock Educator located from the Warsaw, NY office.

The Livestock Educator is responsible for assisting with development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive, research-based livestock education programs serving Wyoming County. The position strengthens the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) system by actively engaging livestock producers, county and regional Extension staff, Cornell University faculty, and public and private partners.

The Livestock Educator, under the supervision of the Executive Director, is responsible for assisting with design of programming responsive to identified community needs and delivering research‑based educational initiatives that strengthen Wyoming County’s livestock sector. The role supports economic viability, herdsman ship, animal health, product quality, and operational excellence. Program areas include dairy, beef, small ruminants, poultry, equine, companion animals, and emerging livestock enterprises, with environmental stewardship integrated across all efforts.

This position collaborates closely with Cornell programs including Pro Dairy, Pro Livestock, the Northwest New York (NWNY) Dairy, Field Crops, and Livestock Team, the Cornell Horse Program, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

• Master’s degree in agriculture, animal science, agricultural education, or related field with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years transferrable, relevant, evidence-based research experience may substitute.
• Experience Relevant to the role.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, other educators, community, and professional leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, timely, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
• Ability to align educational programming with the needs of collaborators and grant objectives.
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor environment that may include weather conditions such as heat, precipitation, or cold, lifting, moving, and/or transporting supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Expected Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40 hours per week (Full-Time)
• Hourly Wage: $28.85 per hour
• Location:
  
  Based from the Warsaw, NY office
• Remote Status:
  Remote work is not available.
• Benefits:
  Full benefits, based on eligibility

To be considered all applicants are requested to:

(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application

(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter and Resume

(3) Upload/attach 3 Professional References

Final date to receive applications EXTENDED – Apply online by 11:59pm EST on March 9, 2026