Agriculture Extension Outreach Specialist

Prairie-View-A; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Extension Assistant for the AgNR unit to support climate-smart farming outreach, collect soil and carbon data, and assist with meetings and county-level activities in Texas. The role links research and extension teams with farmers and growers, funded by a grant.

The candidate will collaborate with county agents, conduct farm visits, and help organize workshops and events, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, establish, and maintain program files and databases essential for project management and documentation.
• Serve as primary liaison and contact for program-related inquiries, providing prompt assistance to staff.
• Collaborate with county agents to plan, market, and coordinate logistics for seminars, workshops, and events.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings with materials and scheduling.
• Conduct farm visits to monitor project activities and collect data for analysis and reporting.

Skills

Word processing

Presentation

Spreadsheet

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Extension Assistant for the AgNR unit to support climate-smart farming outreach, collect soil and carbon data, and assist with meetings and county-level activities in Texas. The role links research and extension teams with farmers and growers, funded by a grant.

The candidate will collaborate with county agents, conduct farm visits, and help organize workshops and events, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are met.