Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a Precision Feed Management Team Leader to lead and manage the delivery of the Precision Feed Management (PFM) program to farms in the New York City Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP). This role provides strategic leadership, supervises educators, coordinates program analysis and reporting, and supports on-farm PFM planning across crop and livestock management disciplines.
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership for and manage the delivery of the Precision Feed Management (PFM) program to participating farms in the NYC Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP)
- Lead the development and implementation of PFM, including Feed Management Plan (FMP) development, PFM Quality Management Assistance, and feed management monitoring/benchmarking
- Integrate disciplines of crop production and dairy and beef cattle nutrition and production
- Coordinate and conduct programmatic analysis and reporting on behalf of the PFM program
- Supervise educators working within the Precision Feeding Team in the WAP
- Maintain a portfolio of assigned farms to assist with on-farm PFM planning and implementation
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the PFM team
- Offer technical guidance and administrative support
- Plan and implement specific farmer education programs through CCEDC and NYCWAP in support of PFM objectives
- Assist in representing the Association to the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University
What We're Looking For
- Master’s Degree in Animal Science, Crop Science, Farm Management, or relevant disciplines appropriate to performing the responsibilities of the position
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in Cooperative Extension or equivalent professional agricultural experience in education in an academic or industry setting related to crop management in dairy/livestock enterprises
- Two years of interactive experience with agriculture producers
- American Animal Science Society Professional Animal Scientist certification
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
- Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel)
- At least two years extensive experience and knowledge in integrating the disciplines of herd, business, and crop management with a variety of producers and situations
- Experience in development of feed management plans
- Experience with or knowledge of agriculture/water quality issues
- Experience with inter-organizational teamwork
- Leadership experience in the agriculture arena
- Understanding of the dynamic relationship of crop management, herd management, and business management
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and appropriate application of crop management
- Ability to initiate, plan, implement, teach, and evaluate informal adult educational programs to address diverse audiences
- Ability to define, conduct, and interpret applied research/demonstration projects
- Recognized ability to identify and utilize program resources within the community
- Ability to lead and effectively participate in professional team effort
- Ability to work with and support volunteer leadership and advisory committees
- Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders, and identified clientele
- Effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools as well as innovative applications of electronic technology (e.g., computers, audio, video, etc.)
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Excel
- Internet
- Windows-based software
- Electronic technology (computers, audio, video)
Team & Environment
- Part of the Precision Feeding Team within the Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP)
Benefits & Compensation
- Full-time (40 hrs./week) benefits eligible
- Exempt position
Compensation: $75,000 annually. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
