Position Title: Ext Agric Agent
Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 312150-ADMIN AND PGM UNIT MORA CNTY
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Cooperative Extension Locations
Offsite Location (if applicable): Mora, NM
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on 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 Bernalillo 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 youth 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. Position may be under-filled as an a College Instructor rank with a bachelor’s degree with the above mentioned educational requirements and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA. 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.
Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, income and education levels in order to develop informal educational programs that meet their needs. .
Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing as well as teach.
Ability to implement educational experiences for both youth and adults in furtherance of the mission of Extension required.
Ability to provide the leadership role in management of volunteer organizations including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Successful candidate must have basic computer skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess skills in livestock production and crop production.
Possess skills in 4-H and youth development.
Have experience working with community organizations
Have experience managing volunteers
Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** THIS IS A NON TENURE TRACK POSITION ***
** POSITION IS LOCATED IN MORA COUNTY, NM **
Successful candidate will:
The Agricultural/4H Agent provides leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in 4-H Youth Development and agriculture, horticulture/urban horticulture, community, school enrichment, volunteerism and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county as job requires. Programming to include 4-H youth and adults including adult and youth leaders.
Collaborate with other Extension Agents, with State Extension Specialists, the Northern District Director and other administrators as well as outside agencies and organizations in planning and implementing the total Extension program.
Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among county citizens.
Administratively responsible to the Northern District Director.
Support annual County Fair efforts.
Provide timely reports as required.
Promote CES programs with in the district to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non- traditional demographics.
Foster collaboration and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).
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, northern@nmsu.edu
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 or weekends
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.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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