EXT SPECIALIST/FOOD & NUTRITION

Position Title : Ext Specialist / Food & Nutrition

Employee Classification : Ext State Specialist

College / Division : Cooperative Extension Service

Department : 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT

Internal or External Search : External - Open to all applicants

Location : Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable) :

Target Hourly / Salary Rate : Commensurate on experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency : 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt

Summary : The cooperative extension service is seeking a dynamic individual to provide statewide leadership for extension educational programs in food and nutrition

Classification Summary :

Extension Specialists provide New Mexico's citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community development.

Classification Standard Duties :

Provide statewide leadership for the Extension educational programs in food and nutrition

Required Education, Experience, Certification / License, Equivalency

Ph.D., DCN, OHS, DSc, DPH, or Ed.D. (in hand by hire date) required in Human Nutrition or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to provide leadership and coordination in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating educational programs related to food and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle.
• Proven ability to interpret food and nutrition research findings and communicate to public and lay audiences.
• Training and / or experience in community food and nutrition.
• Ability to serve as a mentor for county agents and students.
• Proven ability to conduct research and evaluate projects.
• Proven ability to maintain positive relationships; to use oral and written communication skillfully; to work with people from varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing and wide-ranging technologies.
• Experience securing and managing grants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for Extension educational programs in food and nutrition.
• Provide support for programs in diabetes education and obesity prevention (including EFNEP and SNAP-Ed).
• Provide training for Extension faculty and staff on new and evidence-based food and nutrition information, effective non-formal educational processes, program implementation and program evaluation.
• Interpret current research findings and develop written and other media to support educational programs for adult and youth audiences in the areas of food and nutrition.
• Provide leadership and coordination with county agents in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating educational programs related to food and nutrition.
• Secure external grant or contract funding, manage grants as a Principal Investigator, and supervise grant staff.
• Collaborate with other state agencies in delivery of food and nutrition education.
• Promote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity goals prioritizing program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered dietitian or registry eligible
• Working knowledge of the land-grant university mission.
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Special Requirements of the Position

• The following documents are required. Please include on the application :
• Your resume / cv
• Cover letter
• Transcript
• A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this requirement see https : / / eid.

nmsu.edu / eid-statements / index.html.

Concise statement of Extension & outreach interests, goals and objectives for this position (2 page maximum).

Statewide travel required; must be willing to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings; valid driver's license and personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rate per mile

Department Contact : Lourdes Olivas, 575-646-5763, [email protected]

Contingent Upon Funding : Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule : Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule :

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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 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.

Doa 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 Doa 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

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.