Jobs

All applications with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University employment system. We post available job and internship opportunities on this page when they become available, with links.

Vegetable Field Research Technicians – 2 Positions

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in plant agriculture and field research conducted on a diverse set of working vegetable farms, this position is an excellent opportunity for you! Working 2-3 years as a technician for the Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is proven foundation for students that are graduate school bound, as well as moving up within CVP/Cornell, especially in the Extension field. We are looking for someone with excellent work ethics, attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Entry Level Positions (more details in the attached).

1) Full-time, Albion, NY. 1-year appointment with potential for extension depending upon performance and funding. Working overtime (more than 40 hours/week), including evenings, is common from June through September. Emphasis on muck onion production, plant pathology, entomology and weed science. Apply at: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CALS--Technician-I--Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-Orleans-County_WDR-00056324-1

2) Seasonal, Batavia, NY. June-August (39 hours/week) with possible extension depending on candidate availability. Assist with pest monitoring and data collection in a variety of crops including dry beans, snap beans, sweet corn, onions, potatoes and cole crops. Apply at: http://tiny.cc/Temp_Veget_Field_56335.

Both positions:

• Start June 1, 2026
• Require reliable transportation for regular travel throughout CVP multi-county region
• Involve working in vegetable crops that have been treated with pesticides
• Involve some work on diverse vegetable crops, including organic

The Cornell Vegetable Program is one of the premier agricultural extension programs in New York, serving a large multi-county region in the Western and Central part of the state. For more details about our program, see https://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/.

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Erie Taste NY Store Clerk

This position will serve as the Erie Taste NY Market Store Clerk and will work under the day-to-day direction and supervision of the Taste NY Market Manager and/or Taste NY Assistant Market Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting with management of inventory, operation of cash register, cash controls, customer service, food service and record keeping. On a daily basis, the store clerk will inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed. The clerk is expected to discuss Erie County agriculture and local foods with customers to engage them in these areas and to provide information upon request about the food and farm products sold in the store. 

Apply here:

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/Erie-Taste-NY-Store-Clerk---Grand-Island--NY_WDR-00049568

Last updated January 13, 2026