Department Contact: Tom Dean, 575-646-2584, tdean@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service is seeking an Extension Agriculture/4-H Agent to provide educational leadership and deliver agriculture, 4-H, and youth development programs throughout Catron County. The successful candidate will collaborate with community organizations, recruit and support adult and youth volunteers, assist with county fair activities, and work with Extension agents, specialists, and administrators to plan and implement effective educational programs.

Position Details

Position Title: Ext Ag/4H Agent

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 313100-ADMIN PRGM CATRON CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Catron County

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 the National Education Association (NEA).

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 CATRON COUNTY, NM ***
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for adults and youth including 4-H and 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-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 to the County Program Director and through him/her to the Southern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
- Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
- The Extension 4-H/Ag 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 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: 

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.