Youth & Community Education Assistant (4-H)

NMSU; Clayton (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is looking for a County Program Assistant to support educational programs in Union County. The role involves planning, delivering extension programs in 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Agriculture, and helping with fairs, events, and school enrichment.

The position includes preparing presentations, maintaining records, and entering enrollments in 4-H Plus software, with standard clerical duties and public-facing information duties.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences or agriculture programs.
• Strong communication and public engagement skills.
• Ability to plan events, prepare materials and present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in clerical tasks and record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide programs in areas of 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture under county agent direction.
• Assist with County Fairs, local programs, events and school enrichment.
• Plan and deliver PowerPoint presentations and educational programs for youth and adults.
• Keep records and write reports of planned and completed work; enter enrollment in 4-H Plus.
• Answer phones, greet the public with information about extension programs.
• Sort mail, type routine letters and labels; file correspondence and reports.
• Maintain clerical records, logs and data; compile routine reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

4-H program delivery

Public speaking

Event coordination

Office administration

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Tools

4-H Plus

Job description

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is looking for a County Program Assistant to support educational programs in Union County. The role involves planning, delivering extension programs in 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Agriculture, and helping with fairs, events, and school enrichment.

The position includes preparing presentations, maintaining records, and entering enrollments in 4-H Plus software, with standard clerical duties and public-facing information duties.