CES County Program Assistant

About the role

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. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
• Preferred: Special certification/licensure (as applicable).

Pay

Target hourly/salary rate: $16.83

Schedule

Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm