Position Title: Ext 4H Agent
Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 312300-ADMIN PRGM SAN JUAN CTY
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Cooperative Extension Locations
Offsite Location (if applicable): San Juan Extension
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU is excited to announce an opening for an Agricultural / 4-H Agent for San Juan County, NM. If you have a passion to provide educational programs for adults and youth including 4-H youth in planning and implementing total Extension programs, please apply today.
Classification Summary:
The Agricultural/4H Agent provides leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture, horticulture/ urban horticulture, 4-H and youth development, school enrichment, volunteerism, community and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county.
Classification Standard Duties:
CES programming to include 4-H and adults including adult and youth leaders
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or related field. Or may be under-filled as an Extension Associate I. 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 tenure rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Satisfactory experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with youth and adults preferred.
Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, income, educational levels and ethnic background and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs.
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 mission of Extension required.
Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Ability to work odd hours and weekends as necessary.
Ability to travel within county.
***** THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION **
*** POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN SAN JUAN 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 Northern 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Must live in county where employed and be willing to travel and work odd hours as needed to support the program. Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rant per mile. Valid Driver's License required.
Department Contact: Monica Lury, 505-983-4615, [email protected]
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May work evenings and weekends
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
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.
