*Announcement for Matagorda County, Texas Extension Agent-Coastal and
Marine Resources*
The Matagorda County Extension Agent-CMR (CEA-CMR) will work with
communities in Matagorda County, Texas, to help them chart a sustainable
and resilient path to the future. Matagorda County is subject to
damaging tropical storms, including hurricanes. Coastal communities have
suffered economically as shrimp and fishing outfits have reduced their
fleets in response to lower prices and higher costs. Recreational
fishing is a vibrant area, and an excellent natural resource base
provides for outstanding hunting and farming. These areas also offer the
possibility of increased tourism, including ecotourism. Along with the
rest of Texas, populations in Matagorda County are shifting in both age
and ethnicity.
Community vitality and character are major concerns in this county.
Matagorda County is not in the immediate growth path of Houston, but
future growth, or the lack of it, is a major community concern. The
CEA-CMR will be expected to work with communities in Matagorda County by
engaging a wide range of university resources in their behalf.
A Master’s Degree in community development, natural resources planning,
or similar areas is required. Experience in community development can
substitute for the disciplinary degree requirements.
Based in Bay City, Texas.
The Matagorda CEA-CMR provides leadership for an effective educational
program that supports coastal communities, local natural resources, and
coastal and marine industries. Responsible for planning, implementing
and evaluating an effective outcome-based program that supports
identified issues in Matagorda County; responsible for effectively
reporting, marketing, and interpreting results of programming efforts.
Develops and works with stakeholder-based committees that provide
direction for Extension programs. Works with industry and community
based organizations to effectively link Extension and coastal marine
resources to the community. Understands job responsibilities associated
with the position.
Works under the direct supervision of the District Extension
Administrator, in conjunction with the Director of the Texas Sea Grant
Extension Program. Responsible for working cooperatively with other
county Extension faculty.
Send resume and cover letter to John Jacob, jjacob@tamu.edu
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