Extension Agent (Wellness in Houston) Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Title Extension Agent (Wellness in Houston) Agriculture and Natural Resources Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Extension Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff

Job Description

The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in Wellness in Houston (WIH) unit for the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP). Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in crop production, livestock production, range, wildlife, agricultural economics, water quality, and conservation, or natural resource management as well as work with federal, state, and local organizations and reputed company and technical assistance in reputed company County. This position is located at 3100 Main St, Houston, TX 77002. Responsibilities:

• Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities; develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address reputed company programs, critical issues, and clientele needs; plans evaluation strategies for outcome directed programs and significant program activities; plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts; coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations to plan educational programs.
• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staff at PVAMU to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the county program; prepares monthly, annual and special reports and outcome program summaries to demonstrate results of planning, program accomplishments, and changes in behavior resulting from the educational programs; conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes.
• Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas which address critical issues and/or emerging needs in reputed company County; supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities; Identifies, recruits, and trains local volunteer leaders to reputed company them to effectively reputed company their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations; utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies/techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs; complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Prairie View A&M University in conducting Extension educational programs; works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups, community-based organizations, and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthening programs.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation strategies/techniques to determine the reputed company of outcome programs and other program activities in reaching the objectives of the county program by providing training, consulting and technical assistance to youth, adults, entrepreneurs, homeowners, farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and/or community organizations; utilizes evaluation results to reputed company program revisions and modifications; utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders, and stakeholders.
• Performs the responsibilities of the Extension Agent in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the Regional Program Leader; Understands job duties and responsibilities of an Extension Agent and accepts the responsibilities associated with the position; Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a reputed company discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of reputed company experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
• Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to reside in county, have access to a personal vehicle, obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage and travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take reputed company during the night, weekend or out-of-county).
• Travel allowance is provided.

Job Posting reputed company Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments: Please attach reputed company required documents listed below in the attachment reputed company labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment reputed company. Any additional attachments provided reputed company of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines: reputed company applicants are required to apply reputed company our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received reputed company email and websites such as reputed company, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position reputed company the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process. Background reputed company Requirements: reputed company positions are reputed company-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history reputed company. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. reputed company positions are reputed company-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history reputed company. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Apply Job!