Pvamu
Extension Agent (Wood County)
Prairie View, TX · Staff+ · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$76k-$968kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
- Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.
- Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
Responsibilities
- develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs
- Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staff at PVAMU to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the county program
- Identifies, recruits, and trains local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations
- works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups such as 4-H clubs, community-based organizations, and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthening programs.
Requirements
- 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.
- Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- No prior experience required.
- Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skills
- 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.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Compensation
- prepares monthly, annual and special reports and outcome program summaries to demonstrate results of planning, program accomplishments, and changes in behavior resulting from the educational programs
Benefits
- Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities
- coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations to plan educational programs.
- Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas which address critical issues and/or emerging needs in Wood County
- supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities
- utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies/techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs
- Required Education and Experience:
- Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults.
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
- The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in the Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR) unit for the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP).
Equal opportunity
- complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Prairie View A&M University in conducting Extension educational programs
This listing is sourced directly from Pvamu's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.