Agrilife Extension

Agrilife Extension

Extension Program Specialist I

San Angelo, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 23 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.
  • The District 4-H Program Specialist is responsible for evaluating program outcomes, analyzing impacts, preparing reports, and maintaining partnerships with sponsors and other youth-serving organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes state 4-H program's strategic plan to determine priorities and establish objectives to develop effective youth development programs in the 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.
  • Develops and delivers professional development for County Extension Agents related to 4-H projects, management and positive youth development.
  • Support of Extension Activities
  • 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.
  • Supports County Extension Agents in seeking grant funding for design, implementation, and evaluation of youth development programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
  • Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

Compensation

  • Proposed Minimum Salary

Benefits

  • Implementation of Educational Programs
  • Works closely with agent advisors and youth leadership teams to plan and conduct educational programs.
  • Maintains liaison with sponsors in securing and continuing support for Extension educational programs and activities.
  • Interprets and reports educational impacts and outcomes as it relates to 4-H Youth Development Program efforts and impacts.
  • 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.

This listing is sourced directly from Agrilife Extension's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.