Extension Farm Demonstration Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service; Corpus Christi (TX); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invites applications for the Extension Farm Demonstration Assistant position in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role supports field experiments in row crops and forages, assisting with planting, in-season management, harvests, and data collection as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related farm technician experience, and a valid driver's license; two years in agricultural field

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience as a farm technician.
• Two years of experience in agricultural field operations (preferred).
• Required: Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Texas Pesticide Applicator License.

Responsabilidades

• Assists with planting, managing, harvesting, and processing field trials.
• Operate tractors and harvest equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Keep detailed records of field activities and data collected.
• Complete basic maintenance and repairs on farm equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Multitask

Operate tractors

Record keeping

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Extension Farm Demonstration Assistant Agency

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Department Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary: $17.30 hourly

Job Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife!

Position Information

Job Summary

The Extension Farm Demonstration Assistant is responsible for carrying out various tasks associated implementing various field experiments in row crops and forages. This position will assist a team in field preparation, planting, in-season management, harvest, and data collection in a wide variety of crop species in South Texas.

Responsibilities

• 25% - Assists with planting, managing, harvesting, and processing field trials.


• 25% - Operate tractors and harvest equipment in a safe and efficient manner.


• 20% - Keep detailed records of field activities and data collected.


• 20% - Complete basic maintenance and repairs on farm equipment.


• 10% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• One year of related experience as a farm technician.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in agricultural field operations

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Required: Valid driver's license


• Preferred: Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Pesticide Applicator License.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.


• Ability to operate tractors and other basic farm equipment.


• Knowledge of basic maintenance and minor repairs of farm equipment.

Position Funding

• This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott 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.

Benefits and Leave

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)


• 12-15 annual paid holidays


• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation


• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas


• Employee Wellness Initiative


• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.

If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs


• Commitment to inclusive excellence


• Strategic plan