Ext Ag​/Agent

Department Contact:Tom Dean, , tdean

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising

Summary:

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.

Position Title: Ext Ag/4H Agent

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 313150-ADMIN PRGM DONA ANA CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Dona Ana County

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:1.0

FLSA Status
:

Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

May work on weekends and evenings

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
** THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION *
* *** POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN DONA ANA COUNTY, NM ***

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 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.

Required

Education and Experience:


Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or a related field. Or may be underfilled as an Extension Associate I (Entry $52,000 commensurate with qualifications). 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.

Promotion to assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.

Special Certification/Licensure:
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.

Environment:Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort:Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements:Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk:Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.