Job TitleExtension Associate - Youth Sheep & Goat
AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
DepartmentCounty Program D07
Proposed Minimum Salary$3,416.67 monthly
Job LocationSan Angelo, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job DescriptionAbout Texas A&M AgriLife and Working for AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife is the largest and most comprehensive agriculture program in the nation, bringing together five members of The Texas A&M University System: 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, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in every Texas county, Texas A&M AgriLife is dedicated to improving lives, environments, and the state's economy through education, research, extension, and service.
As part of AgriLife, the Extension Service is a statewide leader in delivering educational programs and practical solutions to individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Employees have the opportunity to make a direct impact across both urban and rural Texas, as well as benefit from ongoing professional development, supportive resources, and the chance to address real-world challenges.
If you seek a rewarding career built on service, collaboration, and innovation, consider joining Texas A&M AgriLife and the Extension Service.
Position InformationWe are seeking an Extension Associate, whom under general supervision, performs more advanced program delivery duties requiring specific subject matter expertise.
Responsibilities:- Delivers content for assigned program.
- Provides technical expertise for the assigned program in specific subject matter.
- Produces and delivers presentations.
- Develops resources, such as publications, videos, internet articles, news releases, and other online resources.
- Develops educational programs.
- Collects and summarizes data to measure the impact of education/outreach activities.
- Communicates and plans with other faculty/staff, researchers, and educators to identify and link research with outreach/education application to the project.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years related professional experience.
- 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
Applicant InstructionsApplications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.