Water Education Outreach Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service; College Station (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement benefits (TRS)

Paid holidays

Sick leave & vacation

Professional development

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station, TX, seeks an Extension Assistant to support water education and youth programming across the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors program. You will assist with planning, communications, curriculum development, and volunteer support to deliver high‑quality educational experiences.

The role involves coordinating academies and events, maintaining materials, and engaging with sponsors and partners.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, STEM Education, Agricultural Engineering, Ag Systems Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth, volunteers, educational programs, or Extension-related activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online communication tools.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas and work occasional evenings and weekends and more extensively during summer leadership academies.

Responsabilidades

• Program Delivery and Youth Development: Support the delivery of hands‑on educational programs focused on water quality, water conservation, watersheds, groundwater, surface water, irrigation, wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting, and emerging water issues.
• Educational Resource Development: Assist in creating and updating curriculum materials, presentations, educational publications, videos, social media content, and promotional resources.
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with participants, parents, county Extension faculty, school personnel, sponsors, and industry partners.
• Event Coordination and Logistics: Coordinate participant registration, travel arrangements, facility reservations, meals, lodging, and event materials.
• Program Evaluation and Reporting: Assist with collecting participant evaluations, surveys, attendance records, and program metrics.
• Collaboration and Support: Work with BAEN Extension faculty, Texas 4-H faculty, county Extension agents, student workers, volunteers, and industry professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station, TX, seeks an Extension Assistant to support water education and youth programming across the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors program. You will assist with planning, communications, curriculum development, and volunteer support to deliver high‑quality educational experiences.

The role involves coordinating academies and events, maintaining materials, and engaging with sponsors and partners.