Extension Program Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • Angleton, TX

3d

About The Position

Under general supervision, develop and implement educational programs and/or services that produce significant positive impacts for stakeholders. Responsibilities: People Effectively engage volunteers to improve and increase educational programming. Identify faculty/staff training needs and deliver or facilitate the delivery of training, employing train-the-trainer methods where appropriate. Programs Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise. Engage with clientele and targeted audiences to prioritize issues and develop effective and relevant educational programs, products and/or services to meet the expectations of stakeholders. Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences. Effectively utilize evaluations to assess program impacts. Produce programmatic reports which effectively document program impacts. Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency. Evaluate the impact of regional Extension programming, including pre/post surveys, knowledge-gain assessments, and long-term outcome measures. Prepare an annual in-depth outcome report for at least one signature program. Maintain accurate documentation of events, participation, and outcomes to support program accountability. Regional Beekeeper Support & Technical Expertise Provide regional technical expertise on honey bee management, colony health, and IPM strategies. Work directly with beekeepers, fruit & vegetable producers, home gardeners, and other stakeholders to address management issues and provide evidence-based recommendations. Support and expand Extension apiary programming within the region, ensuring timely, accurate guidance on beekeeping practices. Partnerships Contribute to grant proposals and execution of grants. Grant Writing, Resource Development & Funding Acquisition Identify and pursue funding opportunities from state, federal, regional, and industry sources that support honey bee education, research, and outreach. Assist with project development, budgeting, reporting, and communication with funders. Demonstrate effective working relationships with sponsors and donors, and secure and maintain support and resources for educational programs. Develop personal and organizational relationships with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals. Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit. Coordinate and cooperate effectively with coworkers and partners to deliver effective educational programs and accomplish agency and departmental goals. Demonstrate commitment to the department, agency and discipline through service on committees and participation in activities that support these organizations. Establish a record of activity and recognition in professional and/or industry-related organizations that benefit AgriLife Extension’s goals. Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research personnel across centers and campus on projects related to honey bee management, pollinator health, and IPM. Participate in and contribute to department, district, and statewide Extension team meetings. Attend conferences, trainings, and professional society meetings for ongoing professional development. Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the Department of Entomology, and statewide pollinator programming.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applicable field.
• Five or more years of related professional 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.
• Knowledge and expertise in honey bee biology and beekeeping.
• Knowledge of honey bee pests, pathogens, and diseases.
• Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and evaluation of educational programs.
• Experience in conducting applied field-oriented research related to honey bees and beekeeping.
• Ability to work closely with various audiences, communicate effectively (both oral and written), and function effectively as a team member or leader.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate applied research/demonstrations
• All 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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively engage volunteers to improve and increase educational programming.
• Identify faculty/staff training needs and deliver or facilitate the delivery of training, employing train-the-trainer methods where appropriate.
• Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.
• Engage with clientele and targeted audiences to prioritize issues and develop effective and relevant educational programs, products and/or services to meet the expectations of stakeholders.
• Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.
• Effectively utilize evaluations to assess program impacts.
• Produce programmatic reports which effectively document program impacts.
• Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.
• Evaluate the impact of regional Extension programming, including pre/post surveys, knowledge-gain assessments, and long-term outcome measures.
• Prepare an annual in-depth outcome report for at least one signature program.
• Maintain accurate documentation of events, participation, and outcomes to support program accountability.
• Provide regional technical expertise on honey bee management, colony health, and IPM strategies.
• Work directly with beekeepers, fruit & vegetable producers, home gardeners, and other stakeholders to address management issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support and expand Extension apiary programming within the region, ensuring timely, accurate guidance on beekeeping practices.
• Contribute to grant proposals and execution of grants.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from state, federal, regional, and industry sources that support honey bee education, research, and outreach.
• Assist with project development, budgeting, reporting, and communication with funders.
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with sponsors and donors, and secure and maintain support and resources for educational programs.
• Develop personal and organizational relationships with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.
• Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.
• Coordinate and cooperate effectively with coworkers and partners to deliver effective educational programs and accomplish agency and departmental goals.
• Demonstrate commitment to the department, agency and discipline through service on committees and participation in activities that support these organizations.
• Establish a record of activity and recognition in professional and/or industry-related organizations that benefit AgriLife Extension’s goals.
• Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research personnel across centers and campus on projects related to honey bee management, pollinator health, and IPM.
• Participate in and contribute to department, district, and statewide Extension team meetings.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and professional society meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the Department of Entomology, and statewide pollinator programming.

What This Job Offers

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