Extension Assistant

Job Title

Extension Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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

Job Summary

The Extension Assistant will support Extension faculty, program staff, county Extension agents, water industry professionals, sponsors, and youth participants to deliver high-quality educational experiences focused on water science, conservation, leadership development, and workforce awareness. The Extension Assistant will assist with program planning, communications, educational resource development, event coordination, volunteer support, and participant engagement activities to support the implementation, coordination, and growth of the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors academies, retreats, workshops, tours, leadership events, and educational activities.

• Facilitate educational activities, games, team-building exercises, and leadership development experiences for youth participants.

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring 4-H Water Ambassadors.

• Educational Resource Development

• Assist in creating and updating curriculum materials, presentations, educational publications, videos, social media content, and promotional resources.

• Develop materials that communicate complex water resource topics to youth, educators, and community audiences.

• Maintain educational inventories and program resources.

• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with participants, parents, county Extension faculty, school personnel, Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program sponsors, and industry partners.

• Assist with preparation of newsletters, promotional materials, reports, website content, and social media communications.

• Support outreach efforts to expand awareness of the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program across Texas.

• Event Coordination and Logistics

• Coordinate participant registration, travel arrangements, facility reservations, educational tours, meals, lodging, and event materials.

• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, and preparation of supplies for program events.

• Provide on-site support during camps, conferences, retreats, and educational programs.

• Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Assist with collecting participant evaluations, surveys, attendance records, and program metrics.

• Maintain databases and records related to youth participation and stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute to impact reports and documentation required by sponsors and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

• Collaboration and Support

• Work collaboratively with BAEN Extension faculty, Texas 4-H faculty, county Extension agents, student workers, volunteers, and industry professionals.

• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and departmental activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering youth education.
• Knowledge of water resources, environmental education, conservation, or STEM programming.
• Experience coordinating events, camps, workshops, or conferences.
• Familiarity with social media, graphic design, and educational technology platforms.

Other Requirements:

• Working Conditions

• Combination of office, classroom, outdoor, and field environments.

• Occasional lifting and transport of educational equipment and supplies.

• Frequent interaction with youth, volunteers, educators, industry partners, and Extension personnel.

• Statewide travel required in support of program activities.

• What You Need to Know

• Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)

• 12–15 annual paid holidays

• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Employee Wellness Initiative

• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.