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

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU is excited to announce an opening for an Agricultural Agent for Lincoln County, NM. If you have a passion to provide educational programs for adults and youth including planning and implementing total Extension programs, please apply today.

Position Details

Position Title: Ext Agric Agent

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 313350-ADMIN PRGM LINCOLN CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Lincoln County, NM

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 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 work on weekends and nights

Job Duties and Responsibilities: ** THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION ** *** POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY, NM ***
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture (both major area crop and livestock, including both beef and dairy), urban horticulture, community and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county as job requires.
- Collaborate with other Extension Agents, with State Extension Specialists, the Southern District Director and other administrators as well as outside agencies and organizations in planning and implementing the total Extension program.
- Support annual County Fair efforts. Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders.
- 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 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 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 assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Position in Lincoln county, NM. Must live in county where employed and be willing to travel and work odd hours as needed to support the program. Travel with county, state, and nationally to Extension related functions as necessary. Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rant per mile. Valid Driver's License required.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

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: Moderate physical activity.

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.