Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-762-1052, pkircher@nmsu.edu,

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is seeking an Extension Ag/4-H Agent to serve De Baca County. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with youth, agricultural producers, families, and community members through educational programming and outreach.

Position Details

Position Title: Ext Ag/4-H Agent

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310500-ADMIN PRGM DE BACA CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Fort Sumner, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

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 on weekends and evenings

Job Duties and Responsibilities: ***** THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION **
*** POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN DE BACA COUNTY, NM ***
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension education programs for adults and youth in the areas of: 4-H and Youth Development; special interest audiences in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences: community/ economic development; other 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-H Youth 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 for the County Program Director and through him/her to the Eastern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
- The Extension Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.
- Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals 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)

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or a related field. Or may be underfilled as an Extension Associate I (Entry $52,000 commensurate with qualifications). 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 the 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 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.