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.
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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…