Prairie View A&M University
ExtensionAgent,CED(TravisCounty)
“Extension Agent, CED (Travis County) at Prairie View A&M University. Skills: Program Planning and Evaluation, Technical Assistance, Community Outreach, Media Communication Outreach. Implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in the Community and Economic Development (CED) 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 leaders”
Industry & Context.
Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
Ability to reside in county, have access to a personal vehicle, obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night, weekend or out-of-county), criminal history investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline., Three years of demonstrated professional experience in small business development, entrepreneurship, business ownership, agribusiness development, farmer’s market/Cooperative development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development., 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., written and oral communication skills.
Nice to Have
Five or more years of professional experience educating individuals in the area of small business development, entrepreneurship, business ownership, agribusiness development, farmer’s market/Cooperative development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development.
What You'll Do.
and evaluates educational programs and activities in the Community and Economic Development (CED) 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.
and evaluating educational programs in crop production
agricultural economics
or natural resource management as well as work with federal
and local organizations in Travis County.
Delivers and assists in the delivery of programs on small business lending
government contracting
youth entrepreneurship
Teaches and delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.
Uses appropriate means to critically review and disseminate related plans
implements and evaluates culturally competent educational programs that reach
and are accessible to a wide range of plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program.
Develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community.
Develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development and outreach education methodology consistent with personal and organizational goals.
Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs
small business owners
agribusinesses and land owners on financial resources
efficient agribusiness practices
and business development.
Provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit.
Conducts regular community workshop on CED related topics.
Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs.
Collaborates with non-profit community organizations
and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multi-county programs.
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 contributes to Extension publications developed on community and economic development topics.
Participates and assists in college-wide events
committees and performs other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with county and regional economic development agencies.; Collaborates with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region.; work cooperatively with others
Communication Scope
written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Program Planning and Evaluation
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