Job Title

Extension Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

4-H Youth Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Lubbock, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Extension Program Specialist I - 4-H serves the North Region. This position develops, delivers, teaches, implements and evaluates programs, services, products and/or processes.

Responsibilities

Program Planning

• Works with State 4-H Program Leader and Regional Leadership Team to determine priorities and establish goals and objectives for 4-H Youth Development Programming.

• Utilizes state 4-H program’s strategic plan to determine priorities and establish objectives to develop effective youth development programs in the district.

• Provides leadership to 4-H youth development programming efforts in respective district.

• Works with County Extension Agents to support and build club programs, conduct club manager and 4-H volunteer trainings, and support methods and strategies for reaching new audiences.

• Serves in a support role for County Extension Agents throughout the programming planning process as it relates to 4-H Youth Development.

• Outlines new ideas and methods of youth programming.

• Analyzes youth development reports, results and research data that provides information to county programs.

Faculty and Staff Training/Assistance

• Facilitates onboarding efforts of new County Extension Agents 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.

• Keeps County Extension Agents informed of programs, opportunities, resource materials, and methods to enhance youth development efforts in counties.

Implementation of Educational Programs

• Conducts 4-H club manager, volunteer trainings and youth trainings upon request.

• Outlines new ideas and methods of youth programming.

• Works closely with agent advisors and youth leadership teams to plan and conduct educational programs.

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 in the 4-H Youth Development Program.

• 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.

• Provides leadership and oversight to 4-H program accounts that are allocated to the districts.

• Fulfills state-level responsibilities, as assigned.

• Analyzes work to determine program effectiveness and prepares monthly/quarterly and special reports as required.

• Maintains liaison with sponsors in securing and continuing support for Extension educational programs and activities.

• Supports County Extension Agents in seeking grant funding for design, implementation, and evaluation of youth development programs.

• Involves non-Extension clientele in programs and utilize their cooperation and support to strengthen and enhance 4-H programs.

Outcomes

• Evaluates program toward outcomes for district, regional and statewide program efforts.

• Interprets and reports educational impacts and outcomes as it relates to 4-H Youth Development Program efforts and impacts.

Coordination and Cooperation

• Works collaboratively with respective Regional Leadership Team to develop, plan, and deliver programmatic goals and expectations as it relates to 4-H Youth Development Programming.

• Cooperates with District Extension Administrators/County Extension Directors/Regional Program Leaders to carry out youth development programs.

• Maintains close working relationships with Extension and research staff members and keeps them informed of 4-H youth development programming efforts.

• Identifies resource people through liaison with industry and other youth-serving organizations and acquaints County Extension Agents with their services in an effort to collaborate and expand programming efforts and impacts.

Professionalism and Service

• Continues to expand knowledge and skill base through professional development opportunities.

• Participates as an active member in professional associations and keeps abreast of and interpret research results for practical application for youth programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan