New Mexico State University has a Program Specialist position open at the Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center. The purpose of the Program Specialist position is to support a USDA NIFA funded project that will lead extension and research activities in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across the state of New Mexico. Extension and research objectives will focus on pollinator IPM as well as implementing IPM in urban landscapes. This project will also increase the insect diagnostic capabilities of the Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project objectives related to the Pollinator IPM and Parks IPM priorities of the grant. This person will coordinate and facilitate workshops on a variety of topics including: pollinator management, IPM strategies in urban parks, and insect identification. A demonstration garden has been initiated for this grant at the Los Lunas Science Center, and this position will oversee garden activities and coordinate volunteers. This person will provide technical assistance for field and greenhouse trials by identifying study sites, assisting with field sampling, overseeing greenhouse trials, and managing undergraduate research projects. General duties for this position include: developing outreach materials for stakeholders, organizing and assisting with extension events, communicating with project collaborators, conducting field and greenhouse studies, managing the Los Lunas demonstration garden, data entry and analysis, and general assistance with project management.
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in entomology, ecology or a related discipline with experience in field research. A Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must be self-motivated, detailed-oriented, capable of working independently, as well as with a variety of different stakeholder groups, and have excellent time management skills. This person must be comfortable communicating with academic collaborators, extension agents, stakeholders, such as homeowners, and students. Successful candidates must be willing to participate in field research, manage greenhouse trials, and oversee undergraduate assistants. This candidate must also have experience with scientific writing. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension. The closing date is August 18, 2018. To apply visit: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/search and search for posting number: 1801025S.
