Extension Program Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • San Angelo, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the state, welcoming young people ages 8 to 18 and serving over 500,000 members each year. With roots dating back to 1908, Texas 4-H empowers youth through a wide range of hands-on learning experiences, leadership opportunities, and community involvement. Whether in urban centers or rural communities, Texas 4-H provides projects and programs designed to match every interest—including agriculture and livestock, STEM, healthy living, leadership, and natural resources. From robotics to food science, fashion to photography, Texas 4-H helps kids and teens explore new passions, develop practical life skills, and connect with caring mentors. Supported by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and dedicated volunteers, Texas 4-H encourages youth to become confident, capable leaders who give back to their communities. With a proud history and a commitment to innovation, Texas 4-H continues to inspire and nurture generations of Texans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Works with State 4-H Program Leader and Regional Leadership Team to determine priorities and establish goals and objectives for 4-H Youth Development Programming.
• Utilizes state 4-H program’s strategic plan to determine priorities and establish objectives to develop effective youth development programs in the district.
• Provides leadership to 4-H youth development programming efforts in respective district.
• Works with County Extension Agents to support and build club programs and conduct club manager and 4-H volunteer trainings.
• Serves in a support role for County Extension Agents throughout the programming planning process as it relates to 4-H Youth Development.
• Outlines new ideas and methods of youth programming.
• Analyzes youth development reports, results and research data that provides information to county programs.
• Facilitates onboarding efforts of new County Extension Agents as it relates to 4-H Youth Development.
• Develops and delivers professional development for County Extension Agents related to 4-H projects, management and positive youth development.
• Keeps County Extension Agents informed of programs, opportunities, resource materials, and methods to enhance youth development efforts in counties.
• Conducts 4-H club manager, volunteer trainings and youth trainings upon request.
• Outlines new ideas and methods of youth programming.
• Works closely with agent advisors and youth leadership teams to plan and conduct educational programs.
• Works with County Extension Agents to support and build club programs as well as expand outreach efforts.
• Supports methods and strategies for reaching new audiences.
• Provides support and training, as needed, for district 4-H contest committees.
• Provides guidance for the person designated to lead the facilitation of district 4-H contests.
• Provides leadership and oversight to 4-H program accounts that are allocated to the districts.
• Fulfills state-level responsibilities, as assigned.
• Analyzes work to determine program effectiveness and prepare monthly/quarterly and special reports as required.
• Maintains liaison with sponsors in securing and continuing support for Extension educational programs and activities.
• Supports County Extension Agents in seeking grant funding for design, implementation, and evaluation of youth development programs.
• Involves non-Extension clientele in programs and utilize their cooperation and support to strengthen and enhance 4-H programs.
• Evaluates program toward outcomes for district, regional and statewide program efforts.
• Interprets and reports educational impacts and outcomes as it relates to 4-H Youth Development Program efforts and impacts.
• Works collaboratively with respective Regional Leadership Team to develop plan and deliver programmatic goals and expectations as it relates to 4-H Youth Development Programming.
• Cooperates with District Extension Administrators/County Extension Directors/Regional Program Leaders to carry out youth development programs.
• Maintains close working relationships with Extension and research staff members and keep them informed of 4-H youth development programming efforts.
• Identifies resource people through liaison with industry and other youth-serving organizations and acquaint County Extension Agents with their services in an effort to collaborate and expand programming efforts and impacts.
• Continues to expand knowledge and skill base through professional development opportunities.
• Participates as an active member in professional associations and keeps abreast of and interpret research results for practical application for youth programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level