Project Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station is seeking a Project Coordinator I to manage online articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, and other multimedia resources, while supporting website content management, SEO, and social media promotion.

You will collaborate with the Educational Content Management Team to coordinate production, editing, publishing, and promotion of online educational content, and work with faculty and subject matter experts to convert research into engaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supports production, editing, publishing, and promotion of online educational content.
• Assists with video recording and production, including camera setup, audio recording, lighting, editing, captioning, and preparation of videos for online distribution.
• Assists with recording, editing, and producing podcasts and other audio-based educational content.
• Works with AgriLife Extension faculty, specialists, county educators, and other subject matter experts to transform research-based information into engaging digital content for public audiences.
• Creates and publishes online articles and other educational content using WordPress and similar web publishing platforms.
• Assists with formatting webpages and online articles, including images, hyperlinks, headings, metadata, and other content elements.
• Applies basic SEO practices to improve visibility of online content.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or a related field

Job description

Job Title

Project Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Office of Data & Accountability

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife and the Office of Data and Accountability

Texas A&M AgriLife is the nation's largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, uniting five members of The Texas A&M University System: 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 , and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory . With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across Texas, AgriLife is dedicated to improving lives, environments, and the state's economy through education, research, extension, and service.

The Office of Data and Accountability (ODA) plays a critical role in this mission by transforming data into meaningful, actionable insights that support AgriLife Extension programs. ODA collaborates with specialists and program leaders-including those overseeing grant-funded initiatives-to design standardized data collection systems that ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all programs. Our team delivers user-friendly tools for real-time reporting, customized data outputs, and easy-to-interpret information that strengthen program management and outcomes.

ODA's commitment to intentional application development and data standardization helps programs meet accountability and reporting requirements for funders and state or federal stakeholders. By providing reliable, timely data in funder-required formats, ODA empowers AgriLife programs to demonstrate impact, reinforce funding relationships, and support the long-term sustainability of Extension initiatives.

Position Information

The Project Coordinator I assists with producing and managing online articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, audio, and other multimedia resources designed to expand the reach and accessibility of AgriLife Extension educational content. The position also supports website content management, search engine optimization, social media promotion, and other digital communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the Educational Content Team Leader to support the coordination and successful completion of assigned educational content projects.
• Coordinates with members of the Educational Content Management Team to assist with the production, editing, publishing, and promotion of online educational content.
• Assists with developing and editing online articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, audio recordings, and other multimedia educational resources.
• Assists with video recording and production, including camera setup, audio recording, lighting, editing, captioning, and preparation of videos for online distribution.
• Assists with recording, editing, and producing podcasts and other audio-based educational content.
• Works with AgriLife Extension faculty, specialists, county educators, and other subject matter experts to help transform research-based information into engaging digital content for public audiences.
• Creates and publishes online articles and other educational content using content management systems such as WordPress and similar web publishing platforms.
• Assists with formatting webpages and online articles, including images, hyperlinks, headings, metadata, and other content elements.
• Applies basic search engine optimization (SEO) practices to online content to improve visibility through search engines and emerging AI-based search and discovery platforms.
• Assists with keyword research, page titles, descriptions, headings, internal linking, and other content optimization activities.
• Assists with developing and implementing social media marketing and promotional activities to increase awareness and engagement with AgriLife Extension educational resources.
• Helps repurpose educational content across multiple formats and communication channels, including converting articles into video, audio, social media, or other multimedia content.
• Assists with monitoring website, video, social media, and other digital engagement metrics to evaluate content performance and identify opportunities to expand audience reach.
• Assists with ensuring digital content meets established accessibility, branding, usability, and content quality standards.
• Coordinates content schedules, production activities, project files, and assigned deliverables to help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Collaborates with ODA staff and other AgriLife Extension units to support digital communication and educational content initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or a relat