Ext Ag/4-H Agent

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.

Location: NMSU satellite location

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

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)