Extension Agent CED Lavaca County
Extension Agent CED Lavaca County
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Job Title
Extension Agent CED (Lavaca County)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Extension ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Extension Agent 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. The areas of focus are small business development business contracting agribusiness development community resources business financing home ownership or community organization development. The position will support Lavaca County.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance and Program Delivery: Delivers regular Community and Economic Development (CED) communitybased educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served. Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs small business owners agribusinesses and land owners on financial resources business planning marketing budgeting efficient agribusiness practices and business development issues. Provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to nonprofit organizations.
Program planning and Evaluations (Reports): Plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness.
Community Outreach: Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs and strategies. Collaborate with nonprofit community organizations agencies key stakeholders civic groups local governments and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs. Collaborate with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.
Program Marketing: Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.
Participates and assists in collegewide events activities committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree.
No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults.
Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements:
This position is fully remote. The selected candidate must reside within a 25 mile radius of the assigned county.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
