Ext 4H Agent

499716

Remote Locations, New Mexico, United States

Faculty

12-Month Faculty Full-Time

Closing at: May 22 2024 at 23:55 MDT



Position Title: Ext 4H Agent



Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents



College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service



Department: 312450-ADMIN PRGM SANDVAL CTY



Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants



Location: Cooperative Extension Locations



Offsite Location (if applicable): Sandoval County



Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on education and experience



Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0



Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt



Summary: The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU invites you to apply for an Extension 4H/Ag Agent. Cooperative Extension Service provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.



Classification Summary:

The Agricultural/4H Agent provides leadership and guidance to Extension Educational programs in agriculture, horticulture/ urban horticulture, 4-H and youth development, school enrichment, volunteerism, community and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county.



Classification Standard Duties:

CES programming to include 4-H and adults including adult and youth leaders.



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

Ability to relate effectively to people 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 missions of Extension required.

Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.

Successful candidate must be able to drive and serve as youth chaperon at state 4-H events.

Successful candidate must have basic computer skills.

The Extension Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.



Job Duties and Responsibilities

** THIS IS A NON TENURE TRACK POSITION **

*** POSITION IS LOCATED IN BERNALILLO, NM ***

• 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 Northern District Department Head.


• Provide timely reports as required.


• 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).


• 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.

Preferred Qualifications



Special Requirements of the Position

Position is in Sandoval County, NM. Must live in county where employed and be willing to work odd hours as needed to support the program. Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rant per mile. Valid driver's license required.



Department Contact: Monica Lury, 505-983-4615, [email protected]



Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable



Bargaining Unit Eligibility:

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift



If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May work evenings or weekends



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: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.



Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.



Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.