Cornell Cooperative Extension

Community Energy Advisors help residents, multifamily property owners, and small businesses - especially in low-to-moderate income and priority communities - understand and use energy-saving and clean-energy options across the region. This work includes helping others navigate New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) programs and opportunities. The role involves sharing practical information, answering questions, helping people apply for energy-efficiency programs, and addressing challenges that may prevent them from improving the health, safety, and efficiency of their homes or buildings. Advisors also represent the program at community events, lead existing energy-education workshops, and build working relationships with local energy contractors. Community Energy Advisors work as part of a flexible team and responsibilities may shift based on organizational needs and new initiatives. Energy Advisors work primarily out of an office and frequently...

4-H is America’s largest youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. The 4-H & Natural Resources Educator is responsible for delivering programs on topics including but not limited to 4-H Shooting Sports, the Wildlife Habitat Education Program, 4-H Adirondack Guide program, wild edibles, and other youth and natural resources programs. This position also assists with planning, managing, and coordinating programs and events (e.g., Youth Fair, environmental field days, State Teen Action Retreat (STAR)). The Educator serves as a subject matter resource and often partners with community organizations and others to reach the residents of Warren County. Programs are delivered primarily through schools, homeschool groups, afterschool programming, and special interest programs that...

Crew Leaders support CCE of Schenectady County's Roots and Wisdom program by teaching and mentoring youth as they learn about sustainable agriculture, teamwork, and essential life skills. Roots and Wisdom bring residents together to grow vegetables for local sale and donation to food pantries, while youth participants gain hands on experience in agriculture, hunger awareness, and community service. This seasonal role includes preparing and maintaining garden beds; planting, tending, harvesting, and portioning produce; and managing pests and compost. Crew Leaders also guide youth in these tasks and in operating a community farm stand. Throughout daily activities, they model strong communication, responsibility, and problem solving. Crew Leader positions are part time and typically run from June-August, with the possibility of extension through September based on organizational and program needs. Positions are located at the Sustainable Living Center in Central Park,...

Crew Leaders support CCE of Schenectady County’s Roots and Wisdom program by teaching and mentoring youth as they learn about sustainable agriculture, teamwork, and essential life skills. Roots and Wisdom bring residents together to grow vegetables for local sale and donation to food pantries, while youth participants gain hands on experience in agriculture, hunger awareness, and community service. This seasonal role includes preparing and maintaining garden beds; planting, tending, harvesting, and portioning produce; and managing pests and compost. Crew Leaders also guide youth in these tasks and in operating a community farm stand. Throughout daily activities, they model strong communication, responsibility, and problem solving. Crew Leader positions are part time and typically run from June–August, with the possibility of extension through September based on organizational and program needs. Positions are located at the Sustainable Living Center in Central Park,...