Youth & Community Programs Assistant

NMSU; Lovington, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,838,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service seeks a County Program Assistant to support educational programs and outreach in Lea County. This role assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering Extension programs addressing local needs and promoting positive outcomes for youth, families, agriculture, and community members.

Under the direction of the county extension agent, you will provide programs in 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture, help with county fairs

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.

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.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service seeks a County Program Assistant to support educational programs and outreach in Lea County. This role assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering Extension programs addressing local needs and promoting positive outcomes for youth, families, agriculture, and community members.

Under the direction of the county extension agent, you will provide programs in 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture, help with county fairs