Job Description
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has an opening for an Agriculture Assistant working part time from the Warsaw, NY office.
The Agriculture Assistant will support a variety of garden, county fair, and office projects that contribute to ongoing agricultural programming. The position is designed to introduce the individual to a professional work environment while providing meaningful, hands‑on experience with tasks relevant to the agricultural field. It also aims to help build essential soft skills—such as communication, time management, and teamwork—and to encourage thoughtful reflection on career interests and future goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Grade Level - Recent high school graduate or entering Grade 11 or 12 in the upcoming academic year. Academic Standing - Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (or equivalent). Interest in Agriculture - Demonstrated interest in agriculture, environmental science, biol...
The Agriculture Assistant will support a variety of garden, county fair, and office projects that contribute to ongoing agricultural programming. The position is designed to introduce the individual to a professional work environment while providing meaningful, hands‑on experience with tasks relevant to the agricultural field. It also aims to help build essential soft skills—such as communication, time management, and teamwork—and to encourage thoughtful reflection on career interests and future goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Grade Level - Recent high school graduate or entering Grade 11 or 12 in the upcoming academic year. Academic Standing - Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (or equivalent). Interest in Agriculture - Demonstrated interest in agriculture, environmental science, biol...