What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotora position at New Mexico State University?
- 503820
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Aug 15 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Merranda Marin, (575)646-6031, mmarin@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Join the Family and Consumer Sciences team as a Promotora and make a meaningful impact in your community. This position provides community-informed health education and prevention programs to underserved and limited-income populations, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Promotora recruits and educates community members, connects participants with local health resources, assists with grant-funded initiatives, and helps improve community health outcomes through outreach, education, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, passionate about serving diverse communities, and committed to promoting healthy lifestyles through education and advocacy.
Position Details
Position Title: Promotora
College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 303400-FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
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: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Some weekend and evening travel will be required
Job Duties and Responsibilities: **If using a post-secondary degree to qualify, please attach it on the application
Deliver community-based, culturally appropriate health programs. Conduct and provide prevention education and resources or health education activities. Recruit and organize groups of individuals with limited income and/or from minority populations. Assists with coordinating and implementing grant-related programs. Refers program participants to various agencies and community resources. Distribute, collect and document program information, including outcomes using various methods such as surveys and assessments. Maintain working knowledge of health activities and issues in the US-Mexico border. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
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.