CES County Program Assistant

New Mexico State University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is seeking a motivated County Program Assistant to support educational programs and outreach efforts in Union County. This position will assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering Extension programs that address local community needs, provide educational resources, and promote positive outcomes for youth, families, agriculture, and community members

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Provide programs in 4-H, FCS and Agriculture under county extension agent.
• Enter enrollment and conference registrations using 4-H Plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide programs under county extension agent in 4-H, FCS and Agriculture.
• Assist extension agents at County Fairs, local programs and events and school enrichment.
• Plan, prepare PowerPoint presentations and deliver educational programs to youth and adults.
• Keeps records and writes reports of work planned and completed.
• Enter enrollment and conference registrations into the 4-H Plus software program.
• Answer telephone and greet public giving general information regarding all extension programs.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Type routine letters, labels, and similar items from rough draft or clear copy.
• File correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials.
• Maintain routine clerical records, logs and data and compile routine reports.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree.

Job description

• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT

• 504081
• NMSU satellite location
• New Mexico
• United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact

Patrick Kircher, 575-762-1052, [e-mail],

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is seeking a motivated and community-focused County Program Assistant to support educational programs and outreach efforts in Union County. This position will assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering Extension programs that address local community needs, provide educational resources, and promote positive outcomes for youth, families, agriculture, and community members

Position Title

CES County Program Assistant

College/Division

Cooperative Extension Service

Department

310850-ADMIN AND PGM SUPP UNIT UNION CNTY

Location

NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable)

Clayton, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate

$16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency

1.0

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding

Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide programs, under direction of county extension agent, in the areas of 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture. Assist extension agents at County Fairs, local programs and events and school enrichment. Plan, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and deliver educational programs to youth and adults. Keeps records and writes reports of work planned and completed. Enter enrollment and conference registration into the 4-H Plus software program. Answer telephone and greet public giving general information regarding all extension programs. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Type routine letters, labels, and similar items from rough draft or clear copy. File correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials. Maintain routine clerical records, logs and data and compile routine reports. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or higher degree.

Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort

No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements

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

Risk

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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