Job Title Extension Program Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Food Science & Technology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Responsibilities: + Program Development and Delivery: + Plan, produce, implement, and evaluate educational programs, products, and services. + Manage projects and priorities to effectively deliver educational programs utilizing available technology. + Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences. + Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness. + Provide guidance for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the Agency and Department. + Volunteer and Faculty Support: + Identify, train, and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs. + Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, serving as a resource to other faculty and staff. + Partnerships and Collaboration: + Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals. + Support grant-seeking activities and work with individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming. + Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness. + Professional Development: + Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance, and service. Qualifications: + Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor's degree in a related field to food science and technology + 5 years relevant experience + Preferred Education and Experience: + MS degree in a related field to food science and technology + Two (2) years of related experience in food science and technology. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: + Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities + ability to communicate in both English and Spanish 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.