Position Summary

Start Date

Mar 01, 2026

Position Description

We are searching for our next executive director for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County. Our outstanding team of programmatic and operational professionals seeks an experienced and dynamic leader who shares our vision and passion to improve lives through education and to positively affect agriculture, the environment, families and youth, and economic development within our community. This position manages a budget of $8M+ and a team of 44 staff, and 375 volunteers.

Orange County is a richly diverse region that offers excellent quality of life with an abundance of natural resources, historical sites, arts and culture, and is close to the New York City metropolitan area.

This position offers a salary of $105,000 to $115,000 year, commensurate with experience. CCE offers a comprehensive benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), dental insurance, and New York State Employees’ Retirement System (NYSERS). Interested? Please apply. Know anyone? Please pass this information on to them.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree plus a minimum of six years of related experience, including four years in leadership.
  • Ability to meet the regular travel requirements associated with this position; ability to travel between multiple locations for business purposes; a valid NYS driver’s license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for association insurance coverage.
  • Strong experience in finance oversight and management; works within approved budget; embraces and develops competency in software and data management tools (financial systems, HR systems, etc.) and works with grants, donors and other revenues to support programs and park development.
  • Approachable and accessible for the numerous stakeholders including board, staff, volunteers, elected officials, and community partners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience within or thorough understanding of CCE, public (governmental), or nonprofit leadership, understanding of how organizations interface with government entities.
  • Experience with regulations and liability issues.
  • Knowledge of construction management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

  • For earliest consideration, applicants must apply online by Monday, January 5, 2026
  • All applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and references
  • Anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2026

HOW TO APPLY
visit https://bit.ly/4iDuOn5

FOR MORE INFORMATION 
Visit www.cceorangecounty.org to learn more about our organization or contact Leah Cadwallader at lc267@cornell.edu

Contact Phone

2027589546

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About Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County

A uniquely American invention, Cooperative Extension was created in 1914 as a part of the US Department of Agriculture's land grant university system to provide continuing education to people in their homes and communities. The land grant institution in New York is Cornell University, one of the world's leading research institutions.

For over 90 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partnerships has provided programs for Orange County residents on youth and family development; nutrition, health, and food safety; community and economic vitality; and agricultural sustainability through Cornell based research. Committed to Orange County, we design programs to meet local needs to enable people to improve their lives and communities.