CHE NYC: The mission of CHE in NYC is to deliver a unified network of people and programs that are delivering CHE’s mission. CHE will fortify the space, support, and resources necessary to amplify existing and/or launch new programs that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the principles of bidirectional engagement and social justice. The goal is to 1) identify a collaborative team of faculty and administrative leaders to launch the CHE NYC network in a way that is purposeful, that builds on all areas of excellence in the College, and that connects to the highlighted scholarly areas of excellence in health equity, sustainability & society, and technology & human flourishing, 2) Secure and equip a physical and virtual presence for the CHE NYC network that can accommodate small and large in-person gatherings and remote connections among faculty, industry, program partners, staff, alumni, community members and students, and 3) Resource the network with support necessary to cultivate creative collaborations and innovative explorations across diverse constituencies. To learn more about CHE-NYC, visit https://www.human.cornell.edu/about/nyc.


BCTR: The BCTR and its projects and programs expand, strengthen, and accelerate the relationship between cutting-edge research and the design, evaluation, and implementation of policies and practices that enhance human development, health, and well-being. The BCTR also develops research with communities and decision-makers that can help solve an issue affecting human health and well-being. To learn more about the BCTR visit https://bctr.cornell.edu/.

ARC: The mission of ARC is to develop, implement, and evaluate equitable and sustainable research-practice-policy partnerships that can generate solutions to improve the lives of communities that are too often neglected. Our members approach these partnerships from multiple disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches–we apply whichever approaches are most relevant for the project at hand. We involve community partners at all phases of the project, and the overarching goal is for these projects to inform interventions and public policies, especially policies that support the well-being of marginalized populations. To learn more about ARC, visit https://arc.bctr.cornell.edu/.

CUCE-NYC: For over 50 years, CUCE-NYC has brought life-changing, evidence-based programs to communities in all five boroughs of NYC. CUCE-NYC has program offices in the South Bronx, Jamaica, Queens and Crown Heights, Brooklyn, as well as joint office space with ARC in mid-town Manhattan. Core programs include the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), 4-H/Youth Development, Parenting Education, Hydroponics/Aquaponics/Aquaculture, the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and the NYC Farmers Market Alliance, along with Harvest NY's Urban Agriculture and Community Gardening programs. To learn more about CUCE-NYC visit https://nyc.cce.cornell.edu/.

Cornell communicators share a mission to enhance and preserve the university’s brand and reputation as a top research institution and a leader in higher education, and to support and promote critical programs that serve the university’s teaching, research, and public engagement mission.
Communication services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which University Relations houses the departments of News (Cornell Chronicle), Media Relations (pitching and servicing media requests), Brand (cornell.edu, multimedia production, brand management and governance), Strategic Communications (communications plans, key messaging, social media management), and Cornellians (digital alumni publication).

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The incumbent will lead storytelling and media relations for CHE in NYC — collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners — and will work in coordination with the Cornell Human Ecology Communications team and the University Relations’ Media Relations team to identify, generate, and distribute news and feature stories about CHE in NYC and its related projects and programs in priority news outlets. These stories include, but are not limited to, content highlighting the prominence of the College’s research, public engagement, collaborations, conferences, awards, teaching, and student accomplishments in NYC; and they are aligned with the strategic goals and messaging established by College and University leadership.


Summary of position responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining effective communications strategies that raise the visibility of Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) departments/units and initiatives in New York City (NYC), including the Cornell University Cooperative Extension (CUCE-NYC; ~37.5% of the time) and the Action Research Collaborative (ARC; ~37.5% of the time). The communications specialist will serve as liaison between CHE and CUCE-NYC and ARC, as well as other Cornell units such as the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR), the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), and University communications, media relations, and government relations teams.

These responsibilities are critical to CHE’s ability to advance its vision, develop strategic partnerships, build visibility and engagement, and attract funding and resources for the benefit of the College and its constituencies.

This person will report jointly to the Associate Dean of CHE in NYC (primary supervisor) and to the CHE Assistant Dean for Communications in Ithaca. While this position is based in New York City, the incumbent will travel to Ithaca two times per year for communications professional development within CHE and across the Cornell communications network.

The Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC (CUCE-NYC) is looking for a Communications Specialist. This position jointly reports to the Associate Dean of CHE in NYC (primary supervisor) and to the CHE Assistant Dean for Communications in Ithaca. While this position is based in New York City, the incumbent will travel to Ithaca 2 times per year for communications professional development within CHE and across the Cornell communications network.

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of working up to 2 day per week remotely and 3 days per week in person in the office located at 570 Lexington Ave., New York, NY. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. There may be occasional work after hours and on weekends (i.e., special events).

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

What You Will Do

• Lead storytelling and media relations for CHE in NYC — collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners – stories regarding content highlighting the prominence of the College’s research, public engagement, collaborations, awards, conferences, teaching and student accomplishments in NYC- aligned with strategic goals and messaging established by Leadership.
• Identify, generate, and distribute news and feature stories about CHE in NYC and its related projects and programs in priority news outlets – in coordination with the Cornell Human Ecology Communication team and the University’s Relations’ Media Relations Team.
• Create, implement, and maintain effective communications strategies that raise the visibility of Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) departments/units and initiatives in New York City (NYC).
• Serve as a liaison between CHE and CUCE-NYC and ARC, as well as other Cornell units such as the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR), the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), and University communications, media relations, and government relations teams.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Experience creating strategy, content, and managing social media accounts and websites.
• Ability to develop and disseminate effective email campaigns.
• Experience in building and growing communications audiences across platforms.
• Using communications metrics to quantify audience engagement and impact.
• Positive, pro-active, “can-do” personality and natural ability to build good rapport with team members and employees across teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred:

• Experience and/or familiarity with Associated Press style.
• Graphic design expereince using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Multilingual (for example: Spanish, Chinese, and/or other languages widely spoken in NYC).

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University Job Title:

Communication Spec III

Job Family:

Communications/Marketing

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$76,456.00 - $99,186.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn

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