Extension Agent, 4-H Youth & Development

Job Title Extension Agent, 4-H Youth & Development (Tarrant County)
Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative  Extension Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Fort Worth, Texas Job Type Staff Job  Description Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this  addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.___________________________________________________________________________________The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.

This position is located in Tarrant County at 200 Taylor Street, Ste. 500 Fort Worth, TX 76196.This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas which address critical issues and/or emerging needs in Tarrant County;
Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities;
Identifies, recruits, and trains local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations;
Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies/techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs;
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;
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.

Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities;
Develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs;
Plans evaluation strategies for outcome directed programs and significant program activities;
Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts;
Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations to plan 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, 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.

Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staff at PVAMU to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the county program;
Prepares monthly, annual…