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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 11/18/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
• 11/20/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.
• 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
• 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 12/11/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday November 17, 2025
Job Title: Office Assistant City: Durhamville, NY

Part time for a bookkeeping and tax service. Duties: Welcoming clients in person and over the phone. Helping with scheduling and keeping the calendar up to date. Answering calls and directing them to the right team member. Scan, save, and organize important documents, ensuring confidentiality. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent with previous office experience is preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour. Job Order # NY1549292

Monday November 17, 2025
Job Title: Water Safety Aide City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Assist Water Safety Instructors for Red Cross Swim program levels guiding individuals of diverse age groups in mastering essential swimming techniques. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have proficient swimming abilities. Current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard or CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Job Order # NY1549117

Tuesday November 18, 2025

Job Title: Housing Specialist City: Utica, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Identify independent housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals who are either in an inpatient setting or unstably housed with the community. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. College degree preferred. Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required.

Pay: $37,856/year. Benefits. Job Order # DG0839807

Tuesday November 18, 2025

Job Title: Production Associate City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a business services and supplies company. Duties: Participate in the loading or unloading of trucks, preparing, or staging material and garments for loading, or performing other production jobs. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be willing to potentially handle materials that are soiled and have pungent odors, with appropriate protective equipment.

Pay: $17.50 - $21.88/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DG0830804

Wednesday November 19, 2025

Job Title: Order Fulfillment Specialist City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a diamond mine. Duties: Wrapping and shipping orders carefully, yet quickly and efficiently. Matching specimens accurately with invoices, checking shipping fees for accuracy, etc. Writing personalized thank-you notes to customers and preparing give-away crystal gifts. Requirements: Must be organized, tidy, and have an exceptional attention to detail. Must be skilled with computers.

Pay: $15.50/hour. Job Order # NY1549374

Wednesday November 19, 2025

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a high-tech electronics manufacturer. Duties: Complete multiple operations while performing as a team. Operate various machinery to bring product to desired quality specification. Inspect parts and product to verify quality. Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DG0812141

Thursday November 20, 2025

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate City: New Hartford, NY

Part time for a discount store. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance. Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $15.75 - $16.75/hour. Job Order # DG0830422

Thursday November 20, 2025

Job Title: Painter City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Provide all aspects of painting, refurbishing, and maintaining the interior and exterior decor. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be a skilled tradesman with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. General electrical and mechanical experience.

Pay: $19.86 - $25.82/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DG0834062

Friday November 21, 2025

Job Title: Cashier City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Deliver a fast, friendly, and professional checkout experience. Proactively assist customers in the self-checkout area. Scan and bag items accurately and efficiently. Requirements: Must have experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information. Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: $58,000 - $63,000/year. Benefits. Job Order # DG0834543

Friday November 21, 2025

Job Title: Shuttle Driver City: Hamilton, NY

Part time for a private liberal arts college. Duties: Operate a shuttle, bus, or van safely and courteously to transport passengers around campus and the Village. Requirements: Must have at least three years of driving experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) C, B or A in good standing with Passenger endorsements.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour. Job Order # DG0832944

Monday November 10, 2025

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a metal finisher. Duties: Responsible for overall total productive maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and repairs for plant facility & equipment; electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental systems/processes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of on-the-job training. Previous experience working in a standardized quality environment.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Job Order # NY1548373

Monday November 10, 2025

Job Title: Housekeeper City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Cleans furniture, ashtrays, windowsills, doors, frames, etc., using appropriate cloths and cleaning solutions. Follows approved schedules. Cleans employee dining rooms. Clean windows, stairwells and elevators. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year housekeeping experience in institutional setting desired.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50/hour. Job Order # NY1548271

Tuesday November 11, 2025

Job Title: Grill Cook City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a catering service. Duties: Responsible for cooking grill and fryer items in accordance with standards and procedures under strict sanitary conditions. Prepare all grill items to order according to the daily menu. Set up, break down and clean the grill station. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1548727

Tuesday November 11, 2025

Job Title: Assembler City: Utica, NY

Full time for a medical technology manufacturer. Duties: Perform manufacturing assembly, sub-assembly, and packaging duties to assemble/ship select medical devices. Load/unload parts and cut/trim parts using established procedures and tools. Requirements: Must be able to stand up for up to 8 hours at a time. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.

Pay: $17.77/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DG0806840

Wednesday November 12, 2025

Job Title: Driver Helper City: Ilion, NY

Full time for a global shipping, logistics, and supply chain management company. Duties: Ride along with a package delivery driver and help deliver packages to businesses and homes. Greet customers and ensure packages make it to their destinations. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Must have a pair of sturdy work boots.

Pay: $21.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DG0825218

Wednesday November 12, 2025

Job Title: Family Support Specialist City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Initiate and maintain regular contact with families; provide prenatal and other health information; assist to strengthen parent/child relations; introduce new resources. Requirements: Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. High school diploma or the equivalent. 3 years’ experience caring for young children or providing family development services.

Pay: $18.50/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1548611

Thursday November 13, 2025

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate City: New Hartford, NY

Part time for an office supply company. Duties: Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities. Handle returns and online pick-ups. Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns. Requirements: Customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment preferred.

Pay: $15.50/hour. Job Order # DG0805506

Thursday November 13, 2025

Job Title: Baker City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a catering service. Duties: Responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of bakery production, preparing baked goods in accordance with company recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions. Requirements: Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Job Order # NY1548755

Friday November 14, 2025

Job Title: Furniture Design & Project Manager Sales City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Designing functional, attractive commercial and industrial offices/building spaces and coordinating furniture solutions from concept to completion. Requirements: Associate degree in design or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. 1-2 years of related design or customer-facing sales experience preferred.

Pay: $58,000 - $63,000/year. Benefits. Job Order # NY1548904

Friday November 14, 2025

Job Title: Driver City: Oneida, NY

Full time for an appliance store. Duties: Deliver furniture and appliances to customers. Requirements: Must possess a valid NYS driver's license. Must be able to lift as needed; use of a hand cart is provided. Must possess a professional demeanor, interacting with customers. Must be able to drive a box truck in a safe manner.

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00/hour. Job Order # NY1548932

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2026

 
Job Description 

Voted a CNY best place to work in 2025, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for the office located in Morrisville , NY! This position will serve as the Administrative Assistant for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Madison County and will provide support to the organization including, but not limited to: answering and managing the phone system and general email correspondence, greeting and directing visitors, receiving program fees, room rental fees and other payments to the Association, database entry, organizing files, board material organization, storage and supply areas, updating documents, and supporting staff and/or educators as needed. This position will be responsible for the overall clerical support to the Association, adhering to deadlines for reporting and accountability. Assignments include database management; supporting Association meetings, with a focus on board meetings and board records management; assisting the Executive Director and Finance Coordinator with HR and Finance-related administrative tasks; filing and organizing materials; contract management, and special projects as assigned.

Area assignments may change based on Association needs and funding availability. This position will also provide support for assigned financial and HR tasks for the Association. This position will represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the general public, community leaders, and government officials in a professional manner. Will appreciate and be inclusive in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
Two years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
Strong Customer Service skills and ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of materials, including correspondence, reports, and promotional content, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with windows-based software including, but not limited to, Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities to initiate, organize, and implement established goals.
Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual channels using traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
Ability to work proactively as part of a team with co-workers, advisors, community members, and professional leaders.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position, including a valid state driver’s license.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with telephone systems and database management and programs.
Knowledge or ability to learn programs related to website maintenance and newsletter development.
Knowledge of accounting software, including Acumatica
Excellent mathematical skills and ability to make computations quickly, accurately and to translate computations into verbal and written reports.
Creativity; strong working knowledge of design and layout of basic publications; and an eye for professional quality production.
Previous experience with Human Resources and/or Finance functions.
Self-starter with the ability to critically problem-solve and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
Position Details:

Voted a CNY Best Place to Work 2024 and 2025!
Generous time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and 12 holidays per year

Expected Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week

Hourly Wage: $19.00 -$20.50 per hour
Benefits: Great Benefits ; including spectacular time off!

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation – 95%

Answer telephones and assist or direct calls to appropriate person.
Greet and direct visitors in a professional and warm manner
Maintain/coordinate telephone system to ensure calls are directed appropriately.
Finance Assistance:
Receive and document program fees, room rental agreements and other payments to the Association.
Complete and upload vouchers for expenses incurred by administrative staff.
Human Resources Assistance:
Assist with hiring and onboarding administrative tasks as assigned, including completing paperwork for new hires, maintaining search files,
Providing assistance and training to new staff regarding the phone system, mail system, copier, IT system and equipment sign out.
Assist with staff engagement activities including office celebrations, potlucks, birthdays, and holiday gatherings.
Serve as liaison to ED and Finance Coordinator for inquiries.
Office Coordination:
Assist with office maintenance duties including emptying dehumidifiers, taking out trash, and/or replacing paper towels.
Complete morning opening or evening closing checklist, depending on schedule.
Provide support to maintain room use schedules and Executive Director calendar.
Coordinate room use and rentals, maintenance scheduling, and building-level vendors
Serves as primary purchaser for standard office purchases (i.e. Amazon)
Enter data in various computer programs or into online forms and/or systems.
Provide support with all correspondence as needed (writing or editing letters, meeting materials and agendas, etc.).
Record minutes of required meetings and provide meeting materials as needed.
Provide support for data entry and reporting as needed to comply with grant requirements.
Provide support for Association Operations as needed, to include:
Assistance with records management including updating and filing documents, maintaining a filing system, and shredding and documentation of disposition as needed.
Assistance with internal communications to keep all CCE staff aware of administrative and program needs of the Association.
Maintain postage meter and coordinate mailings.
Maintain copier equipment: order toner and coordinate repairs.
Assist with organizing storage and supply areas as assigned.
Maintain specified Association documents as assigned, including Board of Directors records.
This position will exercise care when utilizing any Association owned property and/or resources while performing position responsibilities
Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned – 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.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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.

Reference/Security Check? Yes
Work Hours 8am-12pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? Yes
Number of Years of Education Needed? 4
Years of Experience Required 2
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range $19.00-$20.50 per hour
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

TO APPLY:

Contact Larkin Podsiedlik
Email

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County
100 Eaton Street, Morrisville

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