Extension Agent, Community Economic Development (Nacogdoches County)

Texas A&M University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Extension Program seeks an Extension Agent in Nacogdoches County to plan and evaluate educational programs in community and economic development. The role supports farmers, small businesses, and local organizations, delivering services and resources through county offices and community events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and landowners on resources and planning.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate CED programs across topics like lending, contracting, and asset building.
• Collaborate with local agencies and organizations to implement multi-county outreach.
• Develop and monitor plans of work and evaluate program impact.
• Engage in marketing, outreach methods, and reporting of results.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teaching methods

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job TitleExtension Agent, Community Economic Development (Nacogdoches County) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationNacogdoches, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. _____________________________________________________________________________________

The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in the Community and Economic Development (CED) unit for the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP). Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in crop production, livestock production, range, wildlife, agricultural economics, water quality, and conservation, or natural resource management as well as work with federal, state, and local organizations in Nacogdoches County. This position will support Nacogdoches County at 203 W Main St #101, Nacogdoches, TX 75961. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Technical Assistance: Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agribusinesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agribusiness practices, and business development issues; provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit organizations; conducts regular community workshop on CED related topics. Program Planning and Evaluation: Delivers and assists in the delivery of programs on small business lending, government contracting, understanding credit, debt management, youth entrepreneurship, asset building, etc.; teaches and delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served regularly; uses appropriate means to critically review and disseminate related research; plans, implements and evaluates culturally competent educational programs that reach, and are accessible to a wide range of audiences; plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness; develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs; develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development and outreach education methodology consistent with personal and organizational goals. Community Outreach: Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies; collaborates with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multi-county programs. Media Communication Outreach: Assists in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and contributes to Extension publications developed on community and economic development topics. Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree. No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree Three or more years of experience in teaching, research or in a related field in areas such as family and consumer sciences, family and community health, home economics, social sciences, childhood obesity, health and wellness, nutrition and parenting, mental health, life skills parenting, marriage and family relations, juvenile justice, public service and/or dietetics.

Other Requirements:

Ability to reside in county, have access to a personal vehicle, obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night, weekend or out-of-county). Travel allowance is provided.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.