Title: Community Development Special Projects Coordinator

Responsibilities: This is a full-time position responsible for implementing a grant-funded childhood obesity prevention program. The position requires facilitation and coordination of community networks to achieve healthy nutrition and activities for children and youth.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree related to community development, planning with relevant experience (at least one to two years). Experience working with and or facilitating the work of community groups with common interests and goals. Demonstrated interest in factors and potential solutions of childhood obesity.

Annual Salary: $27,000

Hours/Benefits: Full-time and includes full benefit package including health and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance and more. This position is funded entirely on grant funds and employment is contingent upon grant availability. Funding is currently available for a full-time position for 12 months.

Inquiries: Contact Nancy Potter, Issue Leader, 607-272-2292 or e-mail np20@cornell.edu.

Application deadline: August 28, 2008 or until suitable candidate pool exists.

Please pick up an application at the Information Center of Cornell Cooperative Extension or download one from the link below.

For more information view the Position Description.

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