Extension Agent Better Living for Texans Wichita County
Extension Agent Better Living for Texans Wichita County
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Job Description
Job Title
Extension Agent Better Living for Texans (Wichita County)Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Better Living For Texans D03Proposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Wichita Falls TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job Description Summary
The Extension Agent Better Living for Texans (BLT) 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.
Responsibilities
Program Planning
- Responsible for planning with committees task forces groups and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities. Recruits membership for and works with BLT Advisory Committee.
- Recruits and trains volunteers establishing meetings and followup on plans and initiatives.
- Adopts comprehensive and indepth program plans which address goals and objectives of BLT.
- Maintains appropriate communication between county staff District Extension Administrator or County Extension Administrator Regional Program Leader Family and Community Health BLT Regional Project Specialist and BLT State Program Director. Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans activities and joint work to promote staff teamwork.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies groups and organizations to plan educational programs. Works with other local clubs and civic organizations schools and churches to identify potential adult and youth participants.
- Develops mass media social media and general educational materials and campaigns.
Program Implementation
- Responsible for implementing planned Better Living for Texans (BLT) educational programs aimed at improving nutrition increasing physical activity obesity awareness and prevention food safety and food resource management with lowincome SNAPEd eligible participants.
- Provides leadership for implementing educational programs addressing critical needs with an emphasis on nutrition education with lowincome audiences.
- Identifies recruits and trains adult volunteers to enable them to effectively perform their duties related to the BLT program thus increasing community outreach. Ensures guidelines of the program are met by volunteers in teaching and evaluation.
- Conducts and participates in special activities such as special projects information days awareness events and multicounty collaborative programs.
- Conducts educational programs that work with and supports Extensionsponsored groups such as Extended Family Nutrition Education Program 4H and others. Refers BLT participants to other programs as appropriate.
- Coordinates programs within the Better Living for Texans grant guidelines to enhance programming and increase outreach education to members of the county(ies) served.
Program Evaluation
- Utilizes BLT required evaluation strategies/techniques to determine the progress toward program goals and objectives. Collects appropriate evaluation data on adults and youth as directed by the BLT State Program Director.
- Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials key leaders and stakeholders.
- Participates as requested in interpretative events to highlight program summaries.
- Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge skills and maintain technical competencies.
Reporting and Interpretation
- Maintains appropriate communications with county district and administrative staffs to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the BLT 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.
Individual Development
- Develops a longrange 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.
Office Management
- 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 agents time.
- Assists in the maintenance of files mailing lists membership rolls of Extensionrelated 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.
- 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.
The responsibilities of the Extension Agent are performed in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the assigned administrator.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline.
- No prior experience required. (Note: Urban designated counties require minimum of three years of related professional level experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in nutrition health sciences exercise science health education family and consumer science public health or related field.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to use word processing spreadsheets and graphic software.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Other Preferred Special Knowledge Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting educational programs for diverse audiences in these areas: nutrition; physical activity; obesity and chronic disease awareness and prevention.
- Demonstrated a commitment towards improving health of community.
- Knowledge of nutrition issues and community health for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively cooperate as a team member and respond positively to policy administration and supervision.
- Computer competency.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborations with program partners.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit supervise and train volunteers.
- Demonstrated professional experience in Extension teaching research or related area.
- Bilingual skills.
Other Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some nights and weekends).
EXTERNAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
