Program Specialist II-2

tamus; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Program Specialist II-2 to develop and deliver statewide educational programs on feral hog management. You will provide technical support to county Extension Agents and coordinate workshops, field days, seminars, and webinars across Texas.

The role emphasizes translating research into practical Extension programming and addressing stakeholder needs through timely educational responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational program development and delivery.
• Ability to coordinate statewide extension programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Educational program development and delivery for feral hog management.
• Deliver educational programs across Texas for landowners and professionals.
• Develop and deliver workshops, field days, webinars, and conferences.
• Identify emerging feral hog issues and respond to stakeholder needs.
• Provide technical support to County Extension Agents and AgriLife staff.
• Collaborate with partners to translate research into Extension programming.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Public speaking

Program development

Job description

Program Specialist II-2

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department: Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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.

Position Information

Responsibilities

Educational Program Development and Delivery

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive statewide Extension program addressing feral hog biology, ecology, damage assessment, population management, and control.

Deliver educational programs throughout Texas for landowners, agricultural producers, wildlife managers, natural resource professionals, County Extension Agents, and other relevant audiences.

Develop and deliver workshops, field days, demonstrations, webinars, seminars, conferences, and other educational events addressing feral hog management.

Identify emerging feral hog management issues and develop timely educational responses to stakeholder needs.

Provide technical support and subject-matter expertise to County Extension Agents and other AgriLife personnel addressing feral hog-related questions and management concerns.

Assist County Extension Agents in identifying local feral hog management needs and developing programs tailored to local conditions.

Applied Research and Result Demonstrations

Collaborate with Extension Specialists, faculty, County Extension Agents, landowners, agricultural producers, and natural resource agencies to identify priority feral hog management questions.

Design, coordinate, and assist with applied research projects and result demonstrations evaluating feral hog management techniques, technologies, and strategies.

Assist County Extension Agents in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating local feral hog result demonstrations.

Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data generated through applied demonstrations and Extension projects.

Translate findings from applied research and demonstrations into practical recommendations for landowners, producers, natural resource professionals, and the public.

Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and other research partners to facilitate the transfer of research findings into Extension programming.

Extension Publications and Educational Materials

Develop, write, edit, and update Extension publications addressing feral hog management and related wildlife damage issues.

Develop fact sheets, technical reports, management guides, decision-support tools, presentations, curricula, and other educational resources.

Translate peer-reviewed research into practical Extension recommendations and educational materials.

Digital and Social Media Outreach

Develop and contribute science-based content for AgriLife Extension websites, newsletters, social media platforms, videos, podcasts, webinars, and other digital communication channels.

Work with Extension communications professionals and faculty to develop engaging content that communicates feral hog management concepts to diverse audiences.

Develop timely educational content in response to emerging feral hog issues, management technologies, regulatory changes, and stakeholder concerns.

Utilize digital technologies and innovative communication strategies to expand the reach and impact of feral hog Extension programming.

Stakeholder and Partnership Development

Establish and maintain productive relationships with landowners, agricultural producers, County Extension Agents, wildlife professionals, natural resource agencies, agricultural organizations, conservation organizations, municipalities, and other stakeholders.

Collaborate with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, USDA Wildlife Services, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, universities, state and federal agencies, and other organizations involved in feral hog management.

Serve as a representative of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at relevant meetings, conferences, workshops, field days, and professional events.

Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration involving wildlife management, agriculture, rangeland management, water resources, economics, a