Extension Agent – Ced
| Company | Prairie View A&M University |
|---|---|
| Location | Lufkin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Delivers regular Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.
- Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues.
- Provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit organizations.
- Plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness.
- Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies.
- Collaborates with non-profit 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.
- Collaborates with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.
- Assists 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 college-wide events, activities, committees, and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.