Extension Program Specialist - Shooting Sports

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist I – Shooting Sports Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department, 4-H Youth Development

College Station, Texas

Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

The Shooting Sports Specialist serves as an effective team leader to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services in relationship to the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports program. This position serves as a team member to other project areas.

• People:
  Serves as Texas 4-H Shooting Sports coordinator.
• Identifies, trains, and supports volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.
• Coordinates and hosts state/regional coaches training as needed.
• Coordinates with District Specialists for district training as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records for certified coaches.
• Distributes certificates to certified coaches.
• Contributes to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serves as a resource to other faculty and staff.
• Develops youth ambassadors through instruction and practice.
• Coordinates application and selection processes.
• Develops instructor candidates working through national training opportunities.
• Manages student workers as needed.
• Programs:
  Manages projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery.
• Educational programs and events include (but are not limited to): indoor archery matches, postal league, extravaganza, roundup rifle match, roundup archery match, state games (including shotgun, archery, rifle, pistol, muzzleloading, hunting and wildlife).
• Works to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.
• Manages registration system for events and activities.
• Determines and understands the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.
• Implements effective approaches to the problem‑solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.
• Develops effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.
• Coordinates educational materials, equipment, and awards.
• Assesses and reports impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Provides expertise for disciplinary, multi‑disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.
• Maintains effective communication with Agri Life personnel, program volunteers, ambassadors, and clientele via email, web calendar, social media as appropriate.
• Partnerships:
  Supports grant‑seeking activities.
• Works cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.
• Works with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in‑kind support for Extension programming.
• Manages Texas 4-H Foundation accounts.
• Manages Agri Life Extension accounts.
• Contributes effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.
• Works with major livestock shows to facilitate shooting sports events at the shows.
• Coordinates agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contributes to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.
• May serve on the National 4‑H Shooting Sports Committee: networking with state specialists; sharing information about Texas programming.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a related field; five years of related experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of word processing, databases, 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.