Ext 4H Agent

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU is excited to announce an opening for a 4H Agent for Rio Arriba County, NM. This is a Non-Tenure Track position located in Abiquiu, NM. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for adults and youth, including 4-H and youth, special interest groups, adult and youth leaders, and the public throughout the county. This role involves collaborating with youth-serving community organizations, supporting annual County Fair efforts, and recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer adult and youth leaders. The agent will also team with other Extension Agents and State Specialists in planning and implementing total Extension programs, maintain a favorable public image for Extension and New Mexico State University, and promote CES programs to meet Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity goals. Additionally, the agent will foster collaborations to support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS) and travel county-wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming.

Requirements

Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or related field.
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher required.
Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment.
Must live in county where employed.
Willing to travel and work odd hours as needed to support the program.
Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rate per mile.
Valid Driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactory experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with adults and/or youth preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for adults and youth including 4-H and youth, special interest groups, adult and youth leaders and the public throughout the county as the job requires.
Collaborate with youth serving community organizations and agencies to help further Extension 4-H Youth Development programs.
Support annual County Fair efforts.
Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders.
Team with other Extension Agents in the county and district and with State Specialists, District Department Head and Administrators in planning and implementing total Extension programs.
Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among the county citizens.
Provide timely reports as required.
Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).
Travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.