Position Title: Ext 4H Agent

Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310550-ADMIN AND PGM UNIT EDDY CNTY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Cooperative Extension Service

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

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

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.

Classification Summary:
County Extension Agents provide New Mexico's citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community development.

Classification Standard Duties:
The 4H agent provides leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for adults and youth related to 4-H youth development, volunteerism, school enrichment and community engagement throughout the county.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Satisfactory experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with youth and adults preferred.
-Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, income, educational levels and ethnic background and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs.
-Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to teach effectively required.
-Ability to implement educational learning experiences for both youth and adults in furtherance of the mission of Extension required.
-Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
-Ability to work odd hours and weekends as necessary.
-Ability to travel within county.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Patrick Kircher, 575-356-4417, pkircher@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 include evenings and weekends

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.