Extension Program Specialist I

Agency

Department

Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.

Responsibilities:

People

• Identify, train and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.

• Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serve as a resource to other faculty and staff.

Programs

• Manage projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery. 

• Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.

• Determine and understand the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.

• Implement effective approaches to the problem-solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.

• Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.

• Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.

• Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.

Partnerships

• Support grant-seeking activities.

• Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.

• Work with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.

• Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.

• Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.

• Regular email communication with all stakeholders

• Writing and submission of reports on a quarterly basis to sponsors

• Drive public engagement through the use of social media and conventional media

• Writing grants for primary project and project support funding

• Coordination with other agency specialists and faculty to deliver outreach education

• Coordination with outside agencies to deliver the project objectives

• Driving to and from watershed areas regularly to deliver project objectives

• Supporting other program projects as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

• Masters of Science in Natural Resources or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

• Statistical analysis

• ARC-GIS

• Driver's License Preferred

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.