Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-762-1052, pkircher@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The CES Office in De Baca County invites you to apply for the position of Extension Ag/4H Agent. The De Baca CES department provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their qualify of life.

Position Details

Position Title: Ext Ag/ 4-H Agent

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310500-ADMIN PRGM DE BACA CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): County Extension Office in Fort Sumner, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May include evenings and weekends

Job Duties and Responsibilities: ***POSITION IS LOCATED IN DE BACA COUNTY, NM***

- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension education programs for adults and youth in the areas of: 4-H and Youth Development; special interest audiences in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences: community/ economic development; other 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 for the County Program Director and through him/her to the Eastern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
- The Extension Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.
- Promote CES programs within the state 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)

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
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, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education 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 remain employed. Promotion to assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean’s approval.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Must live in 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.

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.