Farm Business Management Specialist

3 days ago

Albany, New York, United States Cornell University Full time
About the Role

Cornell University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Farm Business Management Specialist to join our team in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a key member of our Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team, you will play a critical role in providing educational outreach and applied research efforts to support the needs of dairy, livestock, and field crop producers in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement educational programs to enhance the management and profitability of dairy, livestock, and field crop farms.
  • Conduct applied research and demonstrations to identify and promote best management practices for commercial production and business management.
  • Collaborate with producers, industry partners, and other stakeholders to identify and address industry needs and opportunities.
  • Prepare and disseminate educational materials, including reports, impact statements, and success stories, to stakeholders and the public.
  • Participate in regional, statewide, and national work groups related to the work of Cornell University, Cooperative Extension, and the Commercial Dairy, Field Crops and Livestock Industries.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Agriculture or a closely related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience in Agribusiness, Livestock, Dairy and/or Field Crops Production, Cooperative Extension, or closely related fields.
  • Experience in conducting, interpreting, evaluating and communicating the results of applied research.
  • Knowledge of the philosophy, objectives and operation of an informal education system such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles, theory, and research in the economics of commercial production and business management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in group and one-on-one settings, working effectively with advisory boards and committees, community and funding partners.
  • Proven organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to define, conduct and interpret applied research and demonstration projects.
  • Successful experience obtaining new funding, including grants and industry support.
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fundamental competence utilizing current technology as a management and program delivery tool (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Social Media).
  • Appreciation of Agriculture as a business and as a lifestyle.
  • Creativity, energy, motivation, and positive enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require.
  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.

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