Ext Assoc II

New Mexico State University • Fairbanks, AK

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU is seeking an Agricultural / 4-H Agent for the Jicarilla Apache Nation, NM. This role involves providing educational programs for adults and youth, including 4-H youth, in planning and implementing total Extension programs. The position is located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation in Dulce, NM and is a non-tenure track position.

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 (if underfilling as Extension Associate I).
• Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to teach effectively required.
• Ability to implement educational learning experiences for both youth and adults in furtherance of the missions of Extension required.
• Successful candidate must have basic computer skills.
• The Extension Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, income, educational levels and ethnic backgrounds and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs.
• Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
• Successful candidate must be able to drive and serve as youth chaperon at state 4-H events.

Responsibilities

• Provide tribal youth the opportunity to gain valuable life skills by using the 4-H Life Skills model through project work, leadership opportunities, and mastery of skills.
• Provide tribal youth opportunities for higher education and career awareness.
• Provide youth programming in ag literacy through the school system teaching tribal youth where their food and fiber comes from and the cultural importance of agriculture to their community.
• Provide agricultural producers with research-based information necessary to maintain and expand their operations.
• Provide research based, educational opportunities to tribal members in the areas of agriculture and natural resources which illustrate best practices, new technologies, innovative methods, that will assist them in addressing the most urgent needs while maintaining the culture of the Jicarilla Apache in relation to each of these needs.
• Connect tribal members with resources and opportunities available to them through the Jicarilla Apache Nation, USDA, New Mexico State University, and other agriculturally based organizations.
• Continued development of a food and water security system within the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
• Serve as a valuable resource to existing community organizations, providing expertise in the areas of agriculture and natural resources.
• Organize tribal members into working groups that can collectively address emerging issues in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level