Agriculture Programs & Outreach Coordinator

NMSU; Las Vegas (NM); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension in Las Vegas, New Mexico, seeks a Program Coordinator II to support agricultural and economic programming. The role coordinates activities, assists with farm education and training, and aids day-to-day farm operations and participant activities.

The candidate will oversee program activities, work with the Farm Manager on education sessions, liaise with community partners, assess program performance, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Assist the Farm Manager with conducting education and training sessions; monitoring participants’ proper and safe use of farm equipment, tools, and facilities; maintaining farm buildings and structures; and obtaining necessary materials and supplies for planting, cultivating, and harvesting farm products.
• Serve as a liaison with community partners to provide program information and promote program activities, recruit farm participants, and develop and strengthen markets for farm-produced products.
• Conduct assessments of program activities, including education and training, production, markets and marketing, and farm management practices. Identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate actions to enhance program performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to program participants, employees, purchases, sales, production activities, and other program operations.

Skills

Program coordination

Community liaison

Education & training

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma

Job description

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension in Las Vegas, New Mexico, seeks a Program Coordinator II to support agricultural and economic programming. The role coordinates activities, assists with farm education and training, and aids day-to-day farm operations and participant activities.

The candidate will oversee program activities, work with the Farm Manager on education sessions, liaise with community partners, assess program performance, and maintain records.