CES County Program Assistant

Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT 504081 NMSU satellite location New Mexico United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT Department Contact Patrick Kircher, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, Internal or External Search External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary 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 Position Title CES County Program Assistant College/Division Cooperative Extension Service Department 310850-ADMIN AND PGM SUPP UNIT UNION CNTY Location NMSU satellite location Offsite Location (if applicable) Clayton, NM Target Hourly/Salary Rate $16.83 Appointment Full-time Equivalency 1.0 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contingent Upon Funding Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule Standard (M-F, 8-5) Job Duties and 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. Required Education and Experience High School diploma or higher degree. Environment Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 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. Recruitment Summary We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. 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. NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development. NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state. Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning. Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan. Special Instructions to Applicants 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. EEO Statement New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor. 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