Water Education & Youth Programs Assistant

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station, Texas, seeks an Extension Assistant to support water science education and youth programs. You will assist with planning, communications, resource development, event coordination, and participant engagement to grow the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

The role emphasizes outreach to youth, educators, and sponsors, with collaboration across Extension faculty and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in agricultural sciences, natural resources, environmental science, STEM education, agricultural engineering, ag systems management, or related field.
• Experience working with youth, volunteers, educational programs, or Extension activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery and Youth Development: Support hands-on programs on water quality, conservation, and related topics; assist academies, retreats, workshops, and leadership events.
• Educational Resource Development: Create and update curriculum materials, presentations, videos, and social media content; prepare promotional resources.
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain contact with participants, parents, faculty, sponsors; assist newsletters, reports, and website content.
• Event Coordination and Logistics: Manage participant registration, travel, and facilities; handle supplies and on-site support for camps and conferences.
• Program Evaluation and Reporting: Collect evaluations and attendance; maintain records and contribute to impact reports.
• Collaboration and Support: Work with faculty, agents, volunteers; participate in meetings and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Youth program experience

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, STEM Education, Agricultural Engineering, Ag Systems Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online communication tools

Job description

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station, Texas, seeks an Extension Assistant to support water science education and youth programs. You will assist with planning, communications, resource development, event coordination, and participant engagement to grow the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

The role emphasizes outreach to youth, educators, and sponsors, with collaboration across Extension faculty and industry partners.