Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Master’s degree (in hand by hire date) required; at least one degree must be in Agriculture or related field; Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education or related field with a cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher; must complete master's degree within 5 years

Category Education & Training

About this role

Lead Agricultural/4-H Extension programming for Los Alamos County focusing on horticulture and 4-H youth development; manages Master Gardener program, develops community partnerships, and delivers high-impact educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Los Alamos County Extension Office efforts in horticulture and oversee Master Gardener program and policy work
Lead LA County 4-H Youth Development Program in Ag and Natural Resources
Recruit, train, and support volunteer adult and youth leaders
Collaborate with Extension Agents, State Extension Specialist, Northern District Department Head, and outside agencies
Develop and deliver high-impact educational programs in urban/suburban ornamental landscapes, fruit/vegetable production, and native landscaping

Technical Overview

Non-technical role focused on extension program management, youth development, and horticulture education; requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and volunteer coordination.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-to-senior Extension Agent with a Master’s in Agriculture or related field, strong experience in 4-H Youth Development and horticulture, and proven ability to lead volunteer programs and collaborate with community partners.

Must-Have Skills

Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field (in hand by hire date)Bachelor’s degree in AgricultureFamily and Consumer SciencesEducation or related field with a cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience in Extension or related fieldFamiliarity with 4-H Youth Development Program

Required Skills

Master Gardener4-H Youth Developmenthorticultureintegrated pest managementIPMorganic productionfruit and vegetable productionnative landscapingpollinator habitatslandscape designextension programmingvolunteer managementpublic relationsgovernment relationsland and water use policyextension associate

Hard Skills

Master Gardener program oversightHorticulture4-H Youth DevelopmentIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)Organic productionFruit and vegetable productionNative landscapingPollinator habitatsLandscape designExtension programmingVolunteer recruitment and trainingPublic relations / community outreach

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationpublic relationsoutreachtraining / teachingvolunteer managementtime management

Industry & Role

Industry Education

Job Function Lead and manage Extension programming in horticulture and 4-H youth development for Los Alamos County.

Role Subtype Extension Agent

Keywords for Your Resume

agricultural agent4-h4-h youth developmentextensionmaster gardenerhorticultureintegrated pest managementipmorganic productionfruit and vegetable productionnative landscapingpollinator habitatslandscape designextension programmingvolunteer managementpublic relationsgovernment relationsland and water use policyextension associatelos alamoscooperative extensionMaster Gardener4-H Youth DevelopmentHorticultureIntegrated Pest ManagementIPMOrganic productionFruit and vegetable productionNative landscapingPollinator habitatsLandscape design

Deal Breakers

Must live in Los Alamos County and be willing to travel, Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field by hire date, Bachelor’s degree with GPA 2.5+ in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education or related field

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