Extension Agent - Smart Eating Active Living (Dallas County)

Job Title

Extension Agent - Smart Eating Active Living (Dallas County)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Extension Agent - Smart Eating Active Living, under general supervision, performs programmatic and outreach responsibilities for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). This position is located at 10056 Marsh Lane #101, Dallas, TX 75229.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities :

• Shares in the responsibility for county program development, information and data input, and organization maintenance.
• Assists appropriate Extension program area committees in developing specific plans to reach annual and / or long-range goals.
• Assumes leadership responsibility in implementing planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas.
• Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.
• Uses variety of appropriate educational methods, techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs.
• Identifies, recruits, and trains local volunteers enabling them to perform effectively their duties in committees, clubs, and organizations.
• Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups toward achieving increased participation and strengthening programs.
• Uses appropriate evaluation techniques to determine the progress of program activities in reaching desired objectives, and uses evaluation findings and target audience participant suggestions in making program revisions.
• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, state and administrative staffs to facilitate full understanding of the county program.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Job Posting Close Date :

Required Attachments :

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume / CV" or Resume / Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Application Submission Guidelines :

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements :

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 / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.