Extension Program Specialist

Extension Program Specialist I

Agency: Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
Location: San Angelo, Texas
Job Type: Staff

• 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 the respective district.
  • Works with County Extension Agents to support and build club programs and conduct club manager and 4‑H volunteer trainings.
  • 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.
  • Provides support and training 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 prepare 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 utilizes 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 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 interprets research results for practical application for youth programs.
  • Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance.
• 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.