Extension Agent, 4-H Youth & Development, Brooks County
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-sitePrairie View, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Implement educational programs and activities in assigned program areas addressing critical issues in Brooks County. Identify, recruit, and train local volunteer leaders to serve on committees and clubs. Utilize diverse teaching methods to conduct educational sessions for 4-H clubs and community-based organizations. Coordinate programming efforts with committees, task forces, and other agencies to plan and evaluate outcomes. Prepare monthly, annual, and special reports demonstrating program accomplishments and behavioral changes. Develop long-range professional improvement plans and participate in training to maintain technical competencies. Maintain files, mailing lists, and inventories for Extension-related organizations. Conduct interpretation events for elected officials to report on program results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 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 multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reside in county
- Have access to a personal vehicle
- Obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver's License
- Appropriate insurance coverage
- Ability to travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night, weekend or out-of-county)
- Ability to perform duties in a security-sensitive position subject to a criminal history investigation
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Three or more years of experience in teaching, research or in a related field in areas such as family and consumer sciences, family and community health, home economics, social sciences, childhood obesity, health and wellness, nutrition and parenting, mental health, life skills parenting, marriage and family relations, juvenile justice, public service and/or dietetics
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