Extension Agent (CED, Liberty County)

Prairie View A&M University•Cleveland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Agent works under general supervision to implement, plan, and evaluate educational programs and activities in the Community and Economic Development (CED) unit for the Cooperative Extension Program. The agent also supports educational programs in areas led by other staff. The role plans, delivers, and evaluates community-based education addressing topics such as small business development, entrepreneurship, financial resources, agriculture, and natural resource management, and works with federal, state, and local organizations in Liberty County. The position is located in Liberty County and housed at 501 Palmer St. A, Liberty, TX 77575. It is funded by a grant or restricted funds, and continued employment depends on renewal of that funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. A travel allowance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
No prior experience required.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and ability to apply knowledge to solve problems.
Understanding of youth and adult learning and development processes.
Knowledge of varied teaching methods for effective learning experiences.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to reside in the county.
Access to a personal vehicle and ability to obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and appropriate insurance coverage.
Ability to travel for official duties, including attending meetings or events at night, on weekends, or outside the county.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economic Development, Community Development, or a related field.
One to three years of demonstrated program-delivery experience for underserved and underrepresented audiences.
Demonstrated experience in volunteer management and developing educational presentations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the 1890 Land-grant system and philosophy.
Proficient or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.

Responsibilities

Provide general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agribusinesses, and landowners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agribusiness practices, and business development.
Provide general information about grant-writing procedures and funding agencies available to nonprofit organizations.
Conduct regular community workshops on Community and Economic Development topics.
Deliver and assist with programs on small business lending, government contracting, credit, debt management, youth entrepreneurship, and asset building.
Teach and deliver CED community-based educational programs using a variety of methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.
Review and disseminate relevant research using appropriate methods.
Plan, implement, and evaluate culturally competent educational programs that reach a wide range of audiences.
Plan and conduct impact evaluations and report on program effectiveness.
Develop plans of work based on ongoing assessments of community needs.
Maintain a personal professional-development plan in community resource development and outreach education methodology.
Work with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local needs into economic development plans, programs, and strategies.
Collaborate with nonprofit organizations, agencies, stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and regional Extension staff to provide integrated and multi-county programs.
Assist with marketing and promotion of the CED Systems Unit through internet radio blogs, mass media interviews when appropriate, and contributions to Extension publications.
Participate in and assist with college-wide events, activities, and committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.