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

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.