Department Contact: Michelle Stizza, 505-471-4711, mstizza@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: **Position located in Santa Fe, NM**
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, Santa Fe is seeking a motivated and community-focused County Program Assistant to support educational programs and outreach efforts in Santa Fe County. This position will assist Extension agents with planning, coordinating, and delivering Extension programs that address local community needs and provide educational resources, for youth, adults, families, and the Santa Fe community.
Position Details
Position Title: CES County Program Assistant
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 312500-ADMIN PRGM SANTA FE CTY
Location: NMSU satellite location
Offsite Location (if applicable): Santa Fe
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $15.45
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.75
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: ***All applicants must fully complete every section of the online application. The application, not the resume, is the official record used to determine qualifications.
Current NMSU Employees: Include your complete NMSU employment history, regardless of length of service.***
**Position located in Santa Fe, NM**
Under the direction of County Program Director, assist 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Agriculture Extension agents with program support, reports, and record keeping. Work cooperatively with Extension agents, volunteers, staff, and youth. As assigned, plan, prepare materials, and presentations, and deliver educational programs for youth and adults. Enter enrollment and conference registration into software programs. Answer telephone and greet public giving general information regarding all Extension programs. Sort and distribute incoming mail. File correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials. Maintain administrative records, data, and compile reports. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, ability to set up meetings in Teams or Zoom
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.