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About the Role

The County Extension Agent implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas, supporting other staff in their program responsibilities. This role requires coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of an assigned administrator.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staffs.
• Identifies, recruits, trains, and utilizes local volunteer leaders.
• Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders, and stakeholders.
• Conducts interpretation events for elected officials to report on program accomplishments.
• Develops long-range and annual professional improvement plans.
• Participates in training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills.
• Participates in recruiting, employing, and training secretarial and paraprofessional personnel.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for supervised staff.
• Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs.
• Develops comprehensive program plans addressing base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs.
• Plans evaluation strategies for in-depth programs and significant activities.
• Plans regularly with staff to coordinate programming efforts.
• Implements planned educational programs and activities in assigned areas.
• Supports and assists in implementing programs for which other staff have leadership responsibilities.
• Provides leadership or support in implementing programs addressing critical issues or emerging needs.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies, activities, and materials.
• Complies with civil rights and affirmative action policies in conducting programs.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation strategies to determine program progress.
• Uses evaluation results to make program revisions.
• Prepares monthly, annual, and special reports demonstrating program results and impact.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations.
• Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups (e.g., 4-H clubs).
• Maintains a neat office for effective working conditions.
• Stays informed on Extension policy, research, and publications.
• Participates in county staff conferences to coordinate plans and activities.
• Assists in maintaining files, mailing lists, membership rolls, and inventories.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with Agriculture producers and commodity organizations.
• Possesses or seeks subject matter expertise in relevant crops, horticulture, and livestock production.
• Provides leadership for ANR 4-H project areas as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• No prior experience required (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 skills.
• Must upload a completed supplemental information form, resume, and cover letter.
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation.
• Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of a criminal history check.

Skills

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Graphic software
• Multitasking
• Cooperation
• Relationship building
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Subject matter expertise in relevant crops, horticulture, and livestock production (for ANR role)

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Staff
• Full-time

Experience Level

• No prior experience required
• Minimum of three years of related professional level experience (for Urban designated counties)

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

About the Company

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is part of Texas A&M AgriLife, the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, bringing together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System.
• With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county, Texas A&M AgriLife improves lives, the environment, and the economy through education, research, extension, and service.
• Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, West Texas A&M University, and other public and private partners.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Affirmative Action Plan of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas AgriLife Extension Service
• Equal Employment Opportunity Program
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer