Extension Agent (Wellness in Houston) College of Business

Agency

Department

The Extension Agent under general supervision implements plans and evaluates educational programs and activities in the Wellness in Houston (WIH) unit for the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP). Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. This position is responsible for planning implementing and evaluating educational programs designed to bring awareness about healthyliving healthservices impact food has on health how to prevent and control diseaseand how to enhance family resource managementby creating partnerships programs and workshops to empower individuals and families. With a focus on but not limited to financial health and wellness education financial literacy entrepreneurship budgeting savings loans and creditas well as work with federal state and local organizations in Harris County. This position is located at 3100 Main St Houston TX 77002.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Plans with committees task forces groups and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities; develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address base programs critical issues and clientele needs; plans evaluation strategies for outcome directed programs and significant program activities; plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts; coordinates and collaborates with other agencies groups and organizations to plan educational programs.

• Maintains appropriate communications with county district and administrative staff at PVAMU to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the county 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.

• Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas which address critical issues and/or emerging needs in Harris County; supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities; Identifies recruits and trains local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees clubs and/or organizations; utilizes a variety of teaching methods strategies/techniques activities and materials in conducting educational programs; complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Prairie View A&M University in conducting Extension educational programs; works with and supports Extensionsponsored groups communitybased organizations and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthening programs.

• Utilizes appropriate evaluation strategies/techniques to determine the progress of outcome programs and other program activities in reaching the objectives of the county program by providing training consulting and technical assistance to youth adults entrepreneurs homeowners farmers ranchers small businesses and/or community organizations; utilizes evaluation results to make program revisions and modifications; utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials key leaders and stakeholders.

• Plans with committees task forces groups and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities; Develops comprehensive outcome and output program plans which address base programs critical issues and clientele needs; Plans evaluation strategies for outcome directed programs and significant program activities; Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts; Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies groups and organizations to plan educational programs.

• Performs the responsibilities of the Extension Agent in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the Regional Program Leader; Understands job duties and responsibilities of an Extension Agent and accepts the responsibilities associated with the position; Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers coworkers and supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.