Department Contact: Tom Dean, 575-646-2584, tdean@nmsu.edu

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 Details

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.

Qualifications

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.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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.