Extension Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Assistant will support Extension faculty, program staff, county Extension agents, water industry professionals, sponsors, and youth participants in delivering educational experiences focused on water science, conservation, leadership development, and workforce awareness. The role supports the implementation, coordination, and growth of the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program through program planning, communications, educational resource development, event coordination, volunteer support, and participant engagement.

The position includes supporting hands-on water education and youth leadership activities; developing and maintaining educational resources; communicating with participants, families, educators, sponsors, and partners; coordinating event logistics; collecting program evaluations and maintaining records; and collaborating with Extension faculty, agents, volunteers, and industry professionals. Work takes place in office, classroom, outdoor, and field environments and requires statewide travel, with occasional evening and weekend work and more extensive work during summer leadership academies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, STEM Education, Agricultural Engineering, Ag Systems Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth, volunteers, educational programs, or Extension-related activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online communication tools.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas and work occasional evenings and weekends, with more extensive work during summer leadership academies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering youth education.
• Knowledge of water resources, environmental education, conservation, or STEM programming.
• Experience coordinating events, camps, workshops, or conferences.
• Familiarity with social media, graphic design, and educational technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on educational programs covering 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.
• Create and update curriculum materials, presentations, educational publications, videos, social media content, and promotional resources.
• Develop materials that communicate water resource topics to youth, educators, and community audiences, and maintain educational inventories and program resources.
• Communicate with participants, parents, county Extension faculty, school personnel, program sponsors, and industry partners.
• Assist with newsletters, promotional materials, reports, website content, and social media communications.
• Support outreach efforts to increase awareness of the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program across Texas.
• 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.
• Collect 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.
• Collaborate with BAEN Extension faculty, Texas 4-H faculty, county Extension agents, student workers, volunteers, and industry professionals.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and departmental activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• 12–15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours per month of sick leave and at least 8 hours per month of vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level