Job Title: Extension Program Specialist IIAgency: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment: EntomologyProposed Minimum Salary: $5,083.34 monthlyJob Location: Angleton, TexasJob Type: Staff
Job Description:
Under general supervision, develop and implement educational programs and/or services that produce significant positive impacts for stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
People: • Effectively engage volunteers to improve and increase educational programming. • Identify faculty/staff training needs and deliver or facilitate the delivery of training, employing train-the-trainer methods where appropriate.
Programs: • Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise. • Engage with clientele and targeted audiences to prioritize issues and develop effective and relevant educational programs, products and/or services to meet the expectations of stakeholders. • Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences. • Effectively utilize evaluations to assess program impacts. • Produce programmatic reports which effectively document program impacts. • Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency. • Evaluate the impact of regional Extension programming, including pre/post surveys, knowledge-gain assessments, and long-term outcome measures. • Prepare an annual in-depth outcome report for at least one signature program. • Maintain accurate documentation of events, participation, and outcomes to support program accountability.
Regional Beekeeper Support & Technical Expertise:
• Provide regional technical expertise on honey bee management, colony health, and IPM strategies. • Work directly with beekeepers, fruit & vegetable producers, home gardeners, and other stakeholders to address management issues and provide evidence-based recommendations. • Support and expand Extension apiary programming within the region, ensuring timely, accurate guidance on beekeeping practices.
Partnerships:
• Contribute to grant proposals and execution of grants. • Grant Writing, Resource Development & Funding Acquisition: • Identify and pursue funding opportunities from state, federal, regional, and industry sources that support honey bee education, research, and outreach. • Assist with project development, budgeting, reporting, and communication with funders. • Demonstrate effective working relationships with sponsors and donors, and secure and maintain support and resources for educational programs. • Develop personal and organizational relationships with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals. • Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit. • Coordinate and cooperate effectively with coworkers and partners to deliver effective educational programs and accomplish agency and departmental goals. • Demonstrate commitment to the department, agency and discipline through service on committees and participation in activities that support these organizations. • Establish a record of activity and recognition in professional and/or industry-related organizations that benefit AgriLife Extension's goals. • Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research personnel across centers and campus on projects related to honey bee management, pollinator health, and IPM. • Participate in and contribute to department, district, and statewide Extension team meetings. • Attend conferences, trainings, and professional society meetings for ongoing professional development. • Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the Department of Entomology, and statewide pollinator programming.
Education and Experience:
• Master's degree in applicable field. • Five or more years of related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications. • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. • Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. • Knowledge and expertise in honey bee biology and beekeeping. • Knowledge of honey bee pests, pathogens, and diseases. • Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and evaluation of educational programs. • Experience in conducting applied field-oriented research related to honey bees and beekeeping. • Ability to work closely with various audiences, communicate effectively (both oral and written), and function effectively as a team member or leader.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate applied research/demonstrations.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.