Extension Agent, CED (Nacogdoches County)

Job 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 Nacogdoches 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) 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.
• 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 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. 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 college-wide events, activities, committees, and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s 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 multi-task 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.