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.