Extension Agent

Job Description

The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas; Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. The areas of focus are small business development, business contracting, agribusiness development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development. The work location for this position is 846 6th St., Hempstead, TX 77445

Responsibilities:

Technical Assistance and Program Delivery : Delivers regular Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served. Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues. Provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit organizations.

Program planning and Evaluations (Reports): Plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness.

Community Outreach: Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies. Collaborate with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs. Collaborate with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.

Program Marketing: Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

No prior experience required for positions that are not designated as an urban county. Positions for designated urban counties require three (3) years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.

Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults.

Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter