State 4-H/Youth Agent

~ New Mexico State University (NMSU) is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. ~

An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico's Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures.

NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state's NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

Position Overview 

NMSU is currently seeking a State 4-H/Youth Agent to provide educational and technical information to county Extension faculty with 4-H and youth development responsibilities in 4-H, Ag and Natural Resources and related STEM areas.

Additional Position Details:

• Position Number: 717064
• Position Job Title: State 4-H/Youth Agent
• Rank: Associate Professor
• Tenure Status: Tenured

Responsibilities 

• Administratively responsible to the Extension 4-H Department head for programs.
• Maintain liaison and close working relationship with state agencies dealing with Ag and Natural Resources.
• Work cooperatively with other state Extension specialists in developing and implementing multi-discipline activities.
• Develop curriculum as needed.
• Coordinate livestock & horse schools, shooting sports, Kids, Kows and More program, judging schools, Ag related contests at State Conference and work with all aspects of District Contests.

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Extension Education, Adult Education, Animal Science, Natural Resources or other youth development related fields.
• Must be tenured with 6 years of county experience.
• Basic understanding of the Cooperative Extension Service.
• Understanding of Agriculture and Natural Resources 4-H youth development programs.
• Ability to provide leadership in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating educational programs related to agriculture and natural resources 4-H youth development programs.
• Ability to maintain and build volunteer involvement in all 4-H delivery modes.
• Proven ability to maintain positive relationships, use oral and written communication skillfully and work with people of all racial-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications (optional):

• 1 degree in Agriculture preferred.
• Experience in 4-H and youth development preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position:

• State wide travel required so must have valid drivers license.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and travel within state and out-of-state as necessary.

To Apply

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Closing Date: 06/11/2014.

~ New Mexico State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Minorities, Females, Veterans, and those with a Disability are encouraged to apply. ~