Pvamu

Pvamu

Extension Agent (Harris County) AgNR

Houston, TX · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Computer VisionLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This position is located at 13105 Northwest FWY Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77040.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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
  • Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staff at PVAMU to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the county program; Prepares monthly, annual and special reports and outcome program summaries to demonstrate results of planning,

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 Harris 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
  • program accomplishments, and changes in behavior resulting from the educational programs; Conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes.
  • 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.