Extension Program Specialist I - Shooting Sports

Shooting Sports Specialist I

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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.