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. 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. Interested? Please apply. Know anyone? Please pass this information on to them.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County executive director provides overall leadership for the association. While setting local program priorities in collaboration with the board of directors, the executive director aligns work with strategic goals to ensure all programs and practices align with our mission and vision. The executive director is responsible for effectively managing people, operational compliance and risk management, and fiscal oversight, including multiple avenues of fund development.

The executive director maintains effective working relationships with other extension associations, the Hudson Valley Shared Business Network, Extension Administration, Cornell faculty, stakeholders and provides leadership for staff that work in Finance, HR, and IT.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in a traditional office environment. In addition, this position occasionally lifts (10 lbs.), moves, or transports association materials and equipment. This position occasionally works in agricultural or outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, precipitation and cold. The executive director collaborates in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position. Compensation paid at a range of $105,000 to $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

All applications must be received on-line by January 5, 2026. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

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