Salary: $34,150.00 Annually
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-01707
Department: TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION
Opening Date: 06/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: N/A
Status:: External Re-advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit resume with application.
Grade:: 07
General Description
Works under the supervision of a County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Services who is delegated this responsibility by the County Coordinator. The Assistant works with adult and youth in groups in schools, community centers, etc.... to improve the quality of life through programs in family and consumer sciences.
Examples of Work Performed
Planning (Under the supervision of the supervising agent the Program Assistant)
Plans group meetings and/or educational presentations for adults or youth.
Assists in identifying volunteer leaders for Extension youth programs.
Develops weekly time plans/schedules of work.
Uses scheduled time to plan daily records of contacts and educational programs, number and ethnic origin of the clientele, how time was spent, hours worked, mileage and for making other required reports within the job responsibility.
Plans ways to foster leadership growth and personal development for adult and youth participants, clientele and their families.
Develops plans for reaching prospects and volunteer leaders, both adult and youth.
Uses time wisely to study reaching materials provided by agents and develop teaching materials, if needed for use in teaching adults or youth.
Plans ways to help families participate in other Extension Service programs.
Implementing
Develop relationships within county and communities to promote, market and implement Extension educational programs.
Works with clientele in program settings to teach Family & Consumer Science topics such as health and safety, parenting, leadership and health information in English and Spanish.
Follows weekly time plan or schedule for reaching clients; notifies supervising agent if schedule is changed.
Uses teaching materials developed by agent and develops additional teaching materials for working with families if needed.
Keeps informed of available resources and notifies clients about the services.
Keeps the supervising agent informed of needs of individuals and clients.
Evaluating
Assists supervising agent in collecting needed materials and information from families for use in evaluating progress.
Participates in performance evaluation conferences with supervising agent.
Reporting
Prepares required daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports and records.
Gives reports to County Extension staff and others upon request and with approval and assistance of the supervising agent.
Training
Participates in all training activities designed for professionals

• Initial training
• Weekly training
• Other scheduled training

Participates in conferences with supervising agent as requested, on an individual or group basis.
Makes improvements so that up-to-date information can be available to clients.
Keeps informed on the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Texas A&M University System.
Participates in an equal performance review interview with the supervising agent.
Organizational
Works under the direct supervision of the Extension agent delegated immediate supervisory responsibility.
Assists the local county Extension staff to implement educational programs.
Notifies supervising agent when plans change.
Regular attendance is a must.
Ability to work well with others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
One academic year from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in community health or related field.
Relevant experience preferred.
Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The County Extension Program Assistant should possess the following qualifications:
Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.
Must have computer skills, MS Word, Power Point, Social Media, Marketing experience a plus.
Excellent presentation skills.
Characteristics of maturity to be able to meet problems encountered.
A desire to share knowledge and skills with clients to help them improve their situation.
Sensitivity to the values of others and have empathy, understanding and respect for people in the area, regardless of their economic and social situation.
Have the ability and willingness to understand, accept and follow through with necessary training in order to be able to inspire, motivate and teach others.
Be well adjusted, patient and receptive to training and supervision.
Evidence of good health as shown by physical examination.
Evidence of leadership ability.
Willingness to successfully complete orientation training for new employees and all subsequent in-service training; as well as training which may require travel outside the assigned headquarters.
Has ability and willingness to make and keep required records and reports and to keep information confidential.
Able to read, write and understand materials that will be used in teaching.
Able to read, write and speak Spanish in predominately Mexican-American areas and English where applicable.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) with ability to converse fluently in both languages.
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Do you have at least one academic year from an accredited college or university.?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in community health or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have relevant experience?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of related experience do you have?
Required Question