Extension Agent - Houston, United States - Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University
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Job Title

Extension Agent (4H/Youth Development, Harris County)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff


Job Description:


  • This position is located in Harris County at 3330 Old Spanish Trail #B117, Houston, Texas 77021._

Job Description Summary:


The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas; Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.


Responsibilities:


  • Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas which address critical issues and/or emerging needs in Harris 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 enable them to effectively perform 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 Extensionsponsored groups such as 4H clubs, communitybased organizations, and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthening programs.
  • Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities; Develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address base 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.
  • Develops a longrange professional improvement plan with the appropriate PVAMU-CEP Regional Program Leader and District Extension Administrator and appropriate input from Regional Program Leaders; Develops annual individual development plan which addresses shortterm professional improvement needs and career goals; Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and maintain technical competencies; Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans, activities, and joint work to promote staff teamwork and to make the best use of each agent's time; Assists in the maintenance of files, mailing lists, membership rolls of Extensionrelated organizations, and inventories; Keeps informed on and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Cooperative Extension Program; Cooperates with the county coordinator and other staff members in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan for the county office unit; Conducts annual performance review with each support staff member the agent is assigned to supervise or coordinates with other staff members with joint supervision responsibilities for the review.
  • Performs 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, coworkers, and supervisors. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three (3) years or more of extension, research, teaching or related experience in life skills, agriculture, health, science, technology, math, career and technical education, positive youth/adolescent development, extension/agricultural education, community health/education, crosscultural and multicultural education, family and consumer sciences, child and family studies, adult teaching and learning, juvenile justice, poverty studies, racialethnic studies, volunteer development, youth development, K12 form
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