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MODEL POSITION DESCRIPTION

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE III

Responsible for managing a special program/project and/or a program emphasis area (Agriculture and Natural Resources; Children Youth and Families; Community and Economic Development).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of a special program/project and/or program emphasis area.
  
• Manages the work activities of program support staff and/or program volunteer leaders.
  
• Plans and carries out learning experiences for program clients/participants/volunteers through home visits, individual contacts, group meetings, workshops and/or mass media.
  
• Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates program support staff.
  
• Recruits, trains, and works with program volunteer leaders.
  
• Works with committees/councils which provide input about program direction and assist in program implementation.
  
• Participates in training to stay current in necessary program/project subject-matter content and process skills.
  
• Manages program/project promotion, expansion and evaluation activities.
  
• Serves on program developmental committees and other advisory groups.
  
• Prepares and maintains required program/project records and reports.
  
• Is knowledgeable of and implements diversity and affirmative action principles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

County Extension Director or Extension Agent.

Attainment of an associate's degree or equivalent; knowledge related to the program/project emphasis of the position; a minimum of two years experience in Extension or educational programming and/or other position related experience; supervisory experience desirable; effective communication skills; effective human relations skills; full time access to an insured automobile.

This is a FLSA exempt position.