Student Tech & Youth Programs Mentor

tamus; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in Dallas, TX is seeking a Non-Affiliated Student Technician to provide administrative and technical support for the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, teaching lessons to middle school students, attending weekly meetings, and supporting program evaluation. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and effective communication with school and agency staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program.
• Motivated to learn and able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to travel to local schools in the county to deliver programs.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by AgriLife Research.
• Prepares materials for and teaches all assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students.
• Attends weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation.
• Enrolls in and completes the Master Wellness Volunteer program.
• Serves as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting appropriate and professional behavior.
• Works in partnership with school staff, AgriLife Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program.
• Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.
• Assists in program evaluation, including reports, sign-in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record-keeping activities and other data collection activities.
• Participates in leadership development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Organization

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Time management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Enrollment in undergraduate/graduate program

Job description

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in Dallas, TX is seeking a Non-Affiliated Student Technician to provide administrative and technical support for the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, teaching lessons to middle school students, attending weekly meetings, and supporting program evaluation. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and effective communication with school and agency staff.