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Current Openings:

Taste NY Welcome Center Associate

Position Summary:

Explain the purpose for the position and summarize the responsibilities.

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Saratoga County’s Taste New York (TNY) Adirondacks Welcome Center promotes the region's local tourism industry, rich history, food, and beverages. The Center is a partnership between CCE of Saratoga County, Cornell University, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), and the NYS Empire State Development Corporation.

Associate responsibilities include assisting customers with vending machines, cleaning, restocking, refilling supplies, etc. Associates also discuss NYS agriculture and local foods with customers to engage them in these areas and to provide information upon request about the food and farm products sold in the store.

Required Qualifications:

Specify required minimum equivalency for education, experience, skills, information systems knowledge, etc.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively work in an informal, educational-based retail environment, ensuring positive public educational and customer service experiences.
• Ability to maintain an inclusive, diverse environment for staff and customers.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check requirements.
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully.
• Ability to constantly work flexible hours related to the Center schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works constantly in a retail setting - ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, service vending machines, use computers, and other equipment. This position frequently performs stocking and cleaning job functions. This position frequently lifts, moves and/or transports products, supplies, and equipment.

• Responsibilities/Essential Functions: (List the position’s assigned responsibilities and estimate percentage of annual time spent on each responsibility.Include only the essential functions that are fundamental and necessary to the position, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.If the section does not apply to this specific position, leave it blank.Estimate of percent will vary based on the needs and changing priorities of the position.Approximate percent of time will be annualized in 5% increments.)

Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation – 95%

• Provides customer service – greets, assists, and serves the needs of Taste NY Welcome Center customers. Describe the local farms, produce, food, and products displayed.
• Assist customers with vending machines.
• Service and stock inventory and vending machines, removes expired products.
• Service and stock coffee machines and supplies.
• Organize pantry and cooler.
• Follow all procedures for proper management and handling of cash and coins.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining a visually distinctive and impeccably maintained store – cleaning equipment, breaking down boxes, taking out garbage, sweep, mop, etc.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Quickly notifies supervisors of any unique or emergency situations.
• Assist with store organization and recordkeeping – log shrink, etc.
• May prepare product and food demonstrations.
• Assist with promotion of agri-tourism.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with 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.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

• Responsibilities/Essential Functions: (List the position’s assigned responsibilities and estimate percentage of annual time spent on each responsibility.Include only the essential functions that are fundamental and necessary to the position, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.If the section does not apply to this specific position, leave it blank.Estimate of percent will vary based on the needs and changing priorities of the position.Approximate percent of time will be annualized in 5% increments.)

Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation – 95%

• Provides customer service – greets, assists, and serves the needs of Taste NY Welcome Center customers. Describe the local farms, produce, food, and products displayed.
• Assist customers with vending machines.
• Service and stock inventory and vending machines, removes expired products.
• Service and stock coffee machines and supplies.
• Organize pantry and cooler.
• Follow all procedures for proper management and handling of cash and coins.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining a visually distinctive and impeccably maintained store – cleaning equipment, breaking down boxes, taking out garbage, sweep, mop, etc.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Quickly notifies supervisors of any unique or emergency situations.
• Assist with store organization and recordkeeping – log shrink, etc.
• May prepare product and food demonstrations.
• Assist with promotion of agri-tourism.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with 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.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Taste NY Welcome Center Manager – Queensbury, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Saratoga County’s Taste New York (TNY) Adirondacks Welcome Center promotes the region's local tourism industry, rich history, food, and beverages. The Center is a partnership between CCE of Saratoga County, Cornell University, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), and the NYS Empire State Development Corporation.

The Taste NY Welcome Center Manager oversees all aspects of the Center and helps ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for staff and customers. The Manager frequently builds and maintains tactful, collaborative relationships with vendors, NY State agencies, Cornell University, and other CCE associations.

The Manager leads and motivates staff resulting in informal programs and education about NYS farmers and other producers; positive customer service to members of the public; generation of sales; minimizing losses; and ensuring the store and website is visually distinctive and impeccably maintained.

This position works in-person including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the Center schedule ensuring appropriate staffing and supervisory coverage levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff and customers.
• Ability to effectively manage an informal, educational-based retail environment, ensuring positive public and customer service experiences.
• Travel Requirements: Ability to meet regular travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Ability to constantly work flexible hours related to the Market schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully through verbal, written, and electronic methods.
• Ability to use windows-based software, QuickBooks, internet, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and complete work with integrity, accuracy, and within established deadlines.
• Work Environment: In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works constantly in a retail setting. This position frequently maneuvers around the sales floor, stockroom, and office. This position frequently operates point of sale registers, office computer, and other equipment. This position frequently lifts, moves and/or transports products, supplies and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retail environments, managing vendor and/or governmental relationships, agriculture, and agri-tourism.

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation paid in the range of $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including free Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Personal Accidental Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• New York’s College Savings Program
• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on May 13, 2024.Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

To apply and for further details:

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CCE-of-Saratoga-County-Taste-NY-Welcome-Center-Manager---Queensbury--NY_WDR-00045002

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate governmental agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Watercraft Stewards 

CCE of Saratoga County Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Stewards – Along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, NY

As part of CCE Saratoga’s Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Stewards provide public education and outreach at boat launches regarding statewide Clean, Drain, Dry practices in order to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Watercraft Stewards collect research data daily from interactions with the public using the Survey123 Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Application (WISPA).

The Capital Region PRISM includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Washington counties.

Watercraft Stewards work independently at various boat launch locations throughout the Capital Region PRISM.

Watercraft Stewards work on a full-time, seasonal (temporary) basis from May through September. Work schedules are typically Thursday-Monday, including holidays, from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with a 30-minute meal period, though schedules may also vary depending on program needs.

The Watercraft Steward program runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with several days of required programmatic training on May 17, 20, and 21, 2024.

Compensation

Compensation paid at the rate of $18.55 per hour.

To Apply & For Further Details

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Watercraft-Stewards---Along-the-Hudson-and-Mohawk-Rivers--NY_WDR-00042744

Last updated May 7, 2024