Extension Assistant - AgNR - Washington County

Job Title

Extension Assistant - AgNR - Washington County

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Extension Assistant performs programmatic and outreach responsibilities for the proposed project along with the Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit. This position is for a recently USDA-NRCS-funded project under Texas's 10th congressional district. This project requires reaching selected counties within Texas's 10th congressional district. Extension Assistant will regularly visit selected farms or farmers to educate them on climate-smart farming, assisting in collecting soil samples and carbon data and monitoring the progress. The extension assistant will also assist in meetings/workshops, inviting farmers and growers, and supporting project-related activities at the county level and PVAMU. This position is critical to link research and extension teams with farmers and growers.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files and databases essential for project management and documentation. 

• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for all program-related inquiries, providing prompt and professional assistance to the staff.

• Collaborate with the county agents to plan, market, and coordinate logistics for program seminars, workshops, and other special events. 

• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings, including preparing materials, scheduling, and ensuring smooth proceedings.

• Conduct farm visits as needed to monitor project activities and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting purposes. 

• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs others duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Considerable experience in fieldwork, field research design, and project implementations.

• Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Other Requirements:

• Driver's license.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in place of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:  

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.