Extension Program Specialist I

Job Title Extension Program Specialist IAgency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment Soil & Crop SciencesProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location College Station, TexasJob Type StaffJob Description Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.Responsibilities: People Identify, train and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serve as a resource to other faculty and staff.ProgramsManage projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery.Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.Determine and understand the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.Implement effective approaches to the problem-solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.PartnershipsSupport grant-seeking activities.Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.Work with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.Regular email communication with all stakeholdersWriting and submission of reports on a quarterly basis to sponsorsDrive public engagement through the use of social media and conventional mediaWriting grants for primary project and project support fundingCoordination with other agency specialists and faculty to deliver outreach educationCoordination with outside agencies to deliver the project objectivesDriving to and from watershed areas regularly to deliver project objectivesSupporting other program projects as neededOther duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldFive years of related experience.Preferred Education:

• Masters of Science in Natural Resources or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.Statistical analysisARC-GISDriver’s License PreferredAll positions are security-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 check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M University