Extension Program Specialist I - Shooting Sports

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist I - Shooting Sports

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

4-H Youth Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Shooting Sports Specialist serves as an effective team leader to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services in relationship to the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports program. This position serves as a team member to other project areas.

Responsibilities

People

• Serves as Texas 4-H Shooting Sports coordinator.

• Identifies, trains, and supports volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.

  • Coordinates and hosts state/regional coaches training as needed.

  • Coordinates with District Specialists for district training as necessary.

  • Maintains accurate records for certified coaches.

  • Distributes certificates to certified coaches.

• Contributes to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serves as a resource to other faculty and staff.

• Develops youth ambassadors through instruction and practice.

  • Coordinates application and selection processes.

• Develops Instructor candidates working through national training opportunities.

• Manages student workers as needed.

Programs

• Manages projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery. Educational programs and events include but are not limited to:

  • Indoor Archery matches

  • Postal League

  • Extravaganza

  • Roundup Rifle match

  • Roundup Archery match

  • State Games (including shotgun, archery, rifle, pistol, muzzleloading, hunting and wildlife)

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

  • Manages registration system for events and activities.

• Determines and understands the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.

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

• Develops effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.

  • Coordinates educational materials, equipment, and awards.

• Assesses and reports impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.

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

• Maintains effective communication with AgriLife personnel, program volunteers, ambassadors, and clientele – email, web calendar, social media as appropriate.

Partnerships

• Supports grant-seeking activities.

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

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

  • Manages Texas 4-H Foundation accounts.

  • Manages AgriLife Extension accounts.

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

  • Works with major livestock shows to facilitate shooting sports events at the shows.

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

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

  • May serve on the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee:

    • Networking with state specialists

    • Sharing information about Texas programming

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Five years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, databases, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

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.