Workforce and labor issues continue to be a major challenge for farm employers in New York. With the support of New York state government and the agricultural industry, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is expanding to increase services in support of New York farm employers and employees. Two professional positions are currently open, please review the positions and share with anyone you think would be a good candidate. Read more and apply at the links below:
- The Management Development/Regulatory Extension Associate will focus on helping farm managers, supervisors, and employees to become more effective as leaders and to navigate and comply with state and federal employment laws. This includes developing educational materials and innovative technologies to help farms comply with regulations, avoid risks, and develop attractive workplaces and high-performing teams. This is an academic position that includes extension and research responsibilities.
- The Organization Development Extension Associate will focus on helping farm managers, supervisors, and employees to identify strengths and weaknesses in their operations and apply innovative improvement strategies tailored to the business needs. This includes developing tools and methods to analyze farm culture, organizational health, and employee perspectives. This is an academic position that includes extension and research responsibilities.
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is an innovative team that provides a great place to work. New York agriculture is a diverse and exciting industry that is highly supportive of our extension and research efforts. Now is a great time to join this exciting team!
Please reach out to me with any questions!
Richard Stup, Ph.D.
Director, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development
102 Academic Surge A Building
rstup@cornell.edu | 607-255-7890
agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
