Agriculture & 4-H Extension Agent – Catron County

NMSU; New Mexico, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service seeks an Extension Agriculture/4-H Agent to provide educational leadership and deliver agriculture, 4-H, and youth development programs throughout Catron County.

The agent will collaborate with community organizations, recruit and train volunteers, assist with county fair activities, and work with Extension agents, specialists, and administrators to plan and implement effective educational programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required, at least one degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment.
• Equivalent Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Volunteer recruitment

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture or related field

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service seeks an Extension Agriculture/4-H Agent to provide educational leadership and deliver agriculture, 4-H, and youth development programs throughout Catron County.

The agent will collaborate with community organizations, recruit and train volunteers, assist with county fair activities, and work with Extension agents, specialists, and administrators to plan and implement effective educational programs.