Extension Program Specialist I - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension : Job Details

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Food Science & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:

* Program Development and Delivery:

* Plan, produce, implement, and evaluate educational programs, products, and services.

* Manage projects and priorities to effectively deliver educational programs utilizing available technology.

* Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.

* Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.

* Provide guidance for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the Agency and Department.

* Volunteer and Faculty Support:

* Identify, train, and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs.

* Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, serving as a resource to other faculty and staff.

* Partnerships and Collaboration:

* Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.

* Support grant-seeking activities and work with individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.

* Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

* Professional Development:

* Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance, and service.

Qualifications:

* Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field to food science and technology

* 5 years relevant experience

* Preferred Education and Experience:

* MS degree in a related field to food science and technology

* Two (2) years of related experience in food science and technology.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

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

* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

* ability to communicate in both English and Spanish

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.