Extension Assistant

Job Title Extension Assistant

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data.
• Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary.
• Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy.
• Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs.
• Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption.
• Assists with program and outreach efforts.
• Produces and or delivers presentations.
• Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Soil or Water Science or degree related to natural resources.
• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.