County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development (Randall County)

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staffs to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the county program.
• Identifies, recruits, trains and utilizes local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations.
• Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders and stakeholders.
• Conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes.
• Develops a long-range professional improvement plan with the appropriate District Extension Administrator and appropriate input from Regional Program Leaders.
• Develops annual individual development plan which addresses short term professional improvement needs and career goals.
• Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and maintain technical competencies.
• Participates in recruiting, employing, training, and other related activities for secretarial and paraprofessional personnel the agent supervises or jointly supervises in accord with the policies and procedures of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
• Conducts annual performance review with each support staff member the agent is assigned to supervise or coordinates with other staff members with joint supervision responsibilities for the review.
• Plays a role in planning with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities.
• Develops comprehensive in-depth and outreach program plans which address base programs, critical issues and clientele needs.
• Plans evaluation strategies for in-depth programs and significant program activities.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups and organizations to plan educational programs.
• Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups, such as 4-H clubs, Texas Extension Education Association clubs, and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthened programs.
• Maintains a neat office which facilitates effective working conditions and presents a favorable image.
• Keeps informed on Extension policy, research reports, and publications which are applicable to program responsibilities and position description.
• Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans, activities, and joint work to promote staff teamwork and to make the best use of each agent's time.
• Aids in the maintenance of files, mailing lists, membership rolls of Extension-related organizations, and inventories.
• Keeps informed on and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
• Cooperates with the county coordinator and other staff members in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan for the county office unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• No prior experience required (Note: Urban designated counties require minimum of three years of related professional level experience).
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic software
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to establish effective working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication