Ext Ag/4H Agent

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service is seeking an Extension Agriculture/4-H Agent to serve Doña Ana County. This position provides educational programming and technical assistance to youth, agricultural producers, families, and community members in the areas of agriculture, 4-H youth development, and community engagement. The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate Extension educational programs based on the needs of the local community.

Requirements

Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher required.
Must live in the county where employed and willing to work odd hours as needed.
Personal auto required: reimbursed at IRS rates per mile.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

May be underfilled as an Extension Associate I (Entry $52,000 commensurate with qualifications).
Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment.
Promotion to assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.

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.
Administratively responsible to the County Program Director and through him/her to the Southern District Department Head.
Provide timely reports as required.
Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 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).
The Extension 4-H/Ag Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.