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Tamus

Extension Assistant

College Station, TX

Job Title Extension Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Soil & Crop Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff About ...

Tamus

Extension Assistant

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

Job Title Extension Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Soil & Crop Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff About ...

Tamus

Extension Assistant

Dallas, TX

$2.9K/mo

Job Title Extension Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Biological & Agricultural Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary $2,916.67 monthly Job Location Dallas, Texas Job ...

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As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for extension in Texas is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.11 and $23.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Extension workers are professionals who provide educational outreach and practical assistance to farmers, families, and communities, often through government agencies or universities. Their primary role is to share research-based information and innovative practices in agriculture, health, and community development. Extension workers help improve productivity, solve local challenges, and promote sustainable practices. They often organize workshops, field demonstrations, and one-on-one consultations to empower individuals and communities.

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To thrive as an Extension Agent, you need expertise in agriculture, education, or related fields, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data collection tools, agricultural software, and educational platforms is commonly required. Outstanding communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills help foster trust and engagement with community members. These skills are essential for effectively delivering research-based knowledge and supporting local development initiatives.

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Extension Assistant

Extension Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Texas A&M University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 612 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Title

Extension Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, 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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking an extension assistant who is responsible for carrying out various tasks associated implementing various field experiments in row crops and forages. This position will assist a team in field preparation, planting, in-season management, harvest, and data collection in a wide variety of crop species in South Texas.

Responsibilities:
-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.

-Operate tractors, chemical applicators, and harvest equipment in a safe and efficient manner for a variety of crops.

-Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

-With supervision and training, process samples and collect date from field experiments.

-Assist in maintaining facilities and farm infrastructure.

-Assist with field day and other outreach events for stakeholders and industry partners.

-Keep detailed records of field activities and data collected.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience:

-Two years of experience in agricultural field operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-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

-Ability to operate tractors and other basic farm equipment.

-Knowledge of basic maintenance and minor repairs of farm equipment.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office.


Preferred Experience:

-Experience conducting applied research in row crops.

-Experience working with GPS guidance.

-Proficiency with basic statistical methods analyzing data from field experiments.

Required licenses or certifications for this position:

-Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Pesticide Applicator License.

Preferred licenses or certifications for this position:

-Valid driver's license

Please attach to your completed application:

-Resume/CV

-List of References with email and daytime phone numbers

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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.

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