Extension Program Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d

About The Position

Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five years of related experience.
• 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 analysis
• ARC-GIS
• Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in Natural Resources or similar.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage 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.
• Support 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 stakeholders
• Writing and submission of reports on a quarterly basis to sponsors
• Drive public engagement through the use of social media and conventional media
• Writing grants for primary project and project support funding
• Coordination with other agency specialists and faculty to deliver outreach education
• Coordination with outside agencies to deliver the project objectives
• Driving to and from watershed areas regularly to deliver project objectives
• Supporting other program projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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