The Long Island Taste NY Market Shift Supervisor promotes local agricultural products and agri-tourism and will help represent CCE-NC to the public, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell University; a familiarity with local agriculture products and retail food sales will be demonstrated.

The Long Island Taste NY Market Shift Supervisor will assist the Market Manager with the overall operation of the LITNY store. The LI Taste NY is a specific grant-funded program. Primary responsibilities include Assisting with managing all clerks and staff during specified daily shift at store. Assist with clerical/administrative support with day-to-day planning, coordination, routine management, including but not limited to opening and closing duties. Customer support guidance to market clerks and lead clerks staff, straightforward inventory management, purchasing, operation of cash register, basic cash controls, operation and maintenance of inventory and Point of Sale software, regular staff scheduling, transportation of inventory from warehouse to store, customer service, and general record keeping. Develop creative coffee menu, and recommend new coffee roasters, select new coffee roaster each month and provide daily coffee menu list. Serve as overall supervisor while on floor, all clerks report to shift supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree and six months experience relevant to the role of the position or Equivalent Education and experience. GED/High School Diploma and one year of transferable program/functional experience is acceptable.
• 2 Years retail experience.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position: Must be able to drive personal or Association vehicle for pick-up and delivery of product. (hand-cart or dolly may be used for transportation purposes heavy equipment use required).
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to complete basic math functions in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools and methods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow procedures and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electronic technology (e.g. video, audio, computers, etc.).
• Experience working in customer service and retail environments.
• Understanding of basic marketing.
• Proficiency with programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel) and Internet-based communications.
• Financial accounting and order tracking.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, attend to details, and handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Program Delivery: 10%

• Utilizing existing resources, including guidance of CCE-Nassau County, LI-TNY Market Manager to promote NY Agriculture to LI Taste NY Marketplace customers;
• Educate farmers/vendors in agricultural marketing practices, i.e. Retail Ready;
• Provide experiential learning opportunities to vendors on agri-marketing topics such as labeling, tracking sales and use of social media marketing;
• Teach LI Taste NY Market Sales Clerks about marketing practices and train them in the specifics of marketing local farms and food products in a Taste NY market setting;
• Educate LI Taste NY Market Sales Clerks on local and/or regional food and agricultural products;
• Engaging and interacting with customers to educate them on the local food system, the Long Island food shed and agricultural related issues;
• Serve as Taste NY products subject matter resource;
• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program.

Management: 5%

• Assist Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) to provide indirect guidance and oversight to LITNY clerk staff on facilities maintenance and housekeeping chores (supervised by Association Administrator; LI TNY Market Manager)
• Give guidance and oversee completion of clerk staff entries into store log, time cards and/or equipment journals;
• Assist Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) when unavailable to interface with DOT (property owner) and 3rd party contractors according to established procedures.
• Work with Association Administrator to provide indirect Supervision and guidance of clerks during shift for all cleaning, restocking, displays, coffee service, etc..
• Work with Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) to ensure that staff arrive on time and implementing store duties during shift.

Coordination/Operation: 80%

• Assist Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) with regular staff scheduling;
• Learn and work with inventory software and NCR POS software;
• Receive incoming deliveries and management logistics of off-site storage location, transport product to store from warehouse (driving is required);
• Support Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) in inventory management; monthly shrink records and physical inventory;
• Assist Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) when needed, in cash errands and off-site errands;
• Support Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) for the timely delivery of inventory invoices and purchase orders in preparation for accounting department;
• Following procedures, purchase concession items, consumables, and janitorial goods;
• Submit expense reports in a timely fashion for monthly reimbursement;
• Providing routine clerical and retail market service.
• Act in the capacity of cashier, stock clerk, utility clerk as necessary when short staffed.
• Provide routine support to Association Administrator (LI TNY Market Manager) to analyze electronic problems with equipment and/or Sales Point or mechanical issues with refrigerators, freezers and/or other machinery at facility.
• Coordinate repairs on programs or machinery with appropriate vendors. Equipment includes but not limited to: multi-line phone, cash register, interactive display and video monitor.

Professional Improvement: 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety: Applied to all duties and functions.

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy: Applied to all duties and functions.

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the eriencection of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the p Files Herex to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) Please refer to the document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the document for additional guidance.

Contact Valerie at with questions.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-2117, or via email at: .

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are support of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Association Program Coordinator I

Level: 004

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Company: Contract College

Contact Name: Valerie Smith

Number of Openings: 1

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are support of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.