Location: Austin,TX, USA
Job Title
Extension Agent - Smart Eating Active Living (Travis County)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Austin, 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 1600 B Smith Rd., Austin, TX 78721.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
* Assist County Extension Agent(s) in activities of youth and adult enrollment such as, but not limited to performing various clerical tasks and providing support in secretarial duties; responsible for organizing files.
* Responsible for executing and participating in county programs.
* Participate in trainings, demonstrations, and county meetings as required by supervisor; Help train volunteers.
* Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
* No prior experience required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Two years of related experience.
* Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Other: Social media management, video productions, and develop marketing materials.
* Knowledge in the following areas: Nutrition, Health Education, Youth and adult programing, Obesity, Chronic Diseases, Health and Wellness, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition, Health Education, Kinesiology, Health and Wellness, Food Resource Management, Culinary Food Service Skills.
Job Posting Close Date:
* 11/30/2024
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.
* Resume or Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter
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-###-#### or ...@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.