Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Executive Director - Canton, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. Rooted in every county of the state, CCE Associations bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. CCE of St. Lawrence County is a NYS subordinate governmental agency, under the oversight of Cornell University, with an annual operation budget of approximately $3.2 million, with approximately 60 staff and 275 volunteers. The Association operates an agricultural learning farm a few miles outside the Village of Canton and maintains its offices at that location. In addition to agricultural programming, the Association currently provides programs in the areas of 4-H youth development including clubs and after-school programs, food systems, nutrition, energy education and gardening. For a more comprehensive listing of Association programs, facilities and activities please go to https://stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu.The Executive Director provides overall leadership for the Association, setting local program priorities in collaboration with the Board of Directors. This position also ensures operational compliance and risk management, fiscal oversight, and effective people management. The Executive Director successfully navigates competing priorities while also building and maintaining tactful, collaborative relationships with multiple audiences. This position can sometimes be “hands-on” with no task too big or too small to tackle, helping to ensure constituents value the expertise and vital work of CCE of St. Lawrence County.    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGAll applicants must apply online by close of day on August 5, 2026 to be considered for this position All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. Please contact Tracy Sanford, Association SBN HR Lead at tls21@cornell.edu with questions.POSITION DETAILS:This position is a full-time exempt position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $89,665.00 to $109,140.00 commensurate on experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.POSITION INFORMATION:Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree plus a minimum o...