Jobs & Internships

We're Hiring! 

• Finance and HR Coordinator
• Environment and Nature Intern
• Community Horticulture/Teaching Garden Intern

Finance & HR Coordinator

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County is hiring a Finance & HR Coordinator to support financial and human resource functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Management
• Assist with financial strategy, budgeting, and grant management
• Monitor budgets, process payments, and maintain financial records
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Prepare financial reports and assist with audits
• Human Resources Coordination
• Oversee payroll processing and employee transactions
• Support hiring procedures and compliance with HR policies
• Ideal Candidate
• Experience in nonprofit financial management
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively

30-35 hrs/week | $24-$27.50 per hour | Great benefits and generous time off | Balanced & fun work place! 

Join our team and use your finance skills to support our mission-driven work in Madison County!

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Environment & Nature Internship

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County is hiring an Environment & Nature Intern to support youth and adult environmental education programming this summer.

• Youth Programming Support 
  • Plan and implement summer nature programs for youth
  • Support outreach at events like the County Fair and Open Farm Day
  • Assist with tabling and community engagement
• Adult Environmental Education
  • Assist with research, surveys, and program evaluation
  • Support written and verbal communication efforts
  • Help develop and deliver educational content
• Ideal Candidate
  • Studying environmental science, biology, botany, or related fields
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented and independently motivated
  • Passion for community impact and nonprofit work

12-week summer internship, 25 hrs/week | $18 per hour | Mentorship & hands-on experience!

Join our team and gain real-world skills while supporting environmental education in Madison County!

Apply by submitting an email with your resume and a letter of interest to aeh278@cornell.edu

Community Horticulture/Teaching Garden Internship

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County is hiring a Garden Intern to support teaching garden and community horticulture programming this summer.

• Community Horticulture
  • Design, install, maintain, and create community learning materials around ecological gardening practices
  • Support community growing and nutrition education
  • Help with program implementation and delivery on gardening, food and nutrition, and more
  • Support outreach at events like the County Fair and Open Farm Day
• Teaching Garden
  • Plan, install, and maintain teaching garden beds
  • Work with Master Gardener and community volunteers to maintain and expand gardens
  • Assist with research, surveys, and program evaluation
  • Support written and verbal communication efforts
  • Help develop and deliver educational content
• Ideal Candidate
  • Studying horticulture, nutrition, biology, botany, environmental, or related fields
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented and independently motivated
  • Passion for community impact and nonprofit work

10 to 13-week summer internship, 20 hrs/week/flexible | $18 per hour | Mentorship & hands-on experience!

Join our team and gain real-world skills while supporting community horticultural education in Madison County!

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Apply by submitting an email with your resume and a letter of interest to ms3573@cornell.edu

Last updated April 23, 2025