Job description
NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
*POSITION IS
LOCATED
IN
COLFAX
COUNTY
;
HEADQUARTERS
IN
RATON
, NM
*
Successful candidate will:
Classification Summary
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture for 4-H and youth, special interest groups, adult and youth leaders, the public and natural resource areas throughout the county as job requires.
- Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders.
- Team with other Extension Agents in the county and with State Specialists, District Program Director 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 Extension Department Head, Eastern District.
- Actively participate and play an important role in the recruitment of students to New Mexico State University and to participate in student activities.
- Support annual county fair efforts.
- Provide timely reports and program plans as required.
- Must have basic computer skills.
Plans and implements Cooperative Extension Service programming to the community in NM counties in the areas of 4-H and Youth Development, Agricultural and Family and Consumer Sciences. Educates, facilitates, and provides leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs to youth and adult leaders, special interest groups, and the county communities. Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.
Classification Standard Duties
Plans and coordinates the development, implementation, and execution of a CES program, designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the program. Provides educational leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture for 4-H and youth, special interest groups, adult and youth leaders, the public and natural resource areas throughout the county, as job requires. Identify, recruit and develop the volunteer adult and youth leaders. Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community. Quantify, communicate and promote the value of Extension education to key stakeholders, partners and decision-makers. Supports county fair efforts. Provides timely reports and program plans as required. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Knowledge of techniques and procedures required in teaching techniques and skills. Knowledge of mass media and computer skills desirable. Ability to take direction and work independently. Demonstrated professional knowledge and operational expertise within designated area of program focus
Skills
Communication and basic teaching skills. Ability to communicate with youth and adults. Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, teamwork and group process skills
Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain a congenial working relationship with children, associates and the public; follow oral and written instructions; establish effective relationships as a teacher; work in a self-contained or team teaching situation; supervise subordinates; deal with children one-on-one and in groups. Ability to work with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Required Experience
No previous work experience required.
Equivalency None Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with people of all ages.
- Relate effectively to people of all ages, educational levels and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs.
- Ability to provide leadership in management of volunteer organizations including recruitment, training, and support of volunteers.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and to teach effectively
Must have a valid driver’s license, personal insured auto required, reimbursed at IRS rate per mile.
Other Departmental Requirements Standard Work Schedule Shift: Other Shift If not a Standard Work Schedule, please describe
May work evenings or weekends
Physical Work Location State NM-New Mexico Physical Work Location County, if in New Mexico CO-Colfax Work Site Raton, New Mexico Contingent Upon Funding Contingent upon external funds Bargaining Unit Eligible Posting Announcement Statement This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Tenure Track No Posting Date 03/01/2023 Closing Date 05/12/2023 Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional) Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional) Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
The
NMSU
system requires all employees to upload proof of
COVID
-19 vaccination or request an exemption via
now.nmsu.edu/medproctor
within seven (7) business days of start date. NMSU’s
COVID
-19 vaccination policy is subject to change in order to comply with state and federal mandates and in accordance with the recommendations of public health experts.
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/49443
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.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment
Work is normally performed indoors.
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.
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