Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-762-1052, pkircher@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: ** Position is located in Carlsbad, NM **
The Cooperative Extension Service department invites you to apply for an Extension 4-H Agent. CES provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
Position Details
Position Title: Ext 4H Agent
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 310550-ADMIN AND PGM UNIT EDDY CNTY
Location: NMSU satellite location
Offsite Location (if applicable): County Extension Office in Carlsbad, 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 work evenings and weekends
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
***POSITION IS LOCATED IN EDDY COUNTY; HEADQUATERS IN CARLSBAD, NM***
THIS IS A NON TENURE TRACK POSITION.
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for adults and youth including 4-Hand 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-HYouth 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 Eastern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
- Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 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 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:
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 almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.