Graduate Student Intern - TEEX Research Office
About The Position
The Graduate Student Intern will provide general administrative, research and testing assistance to all levels of personnel. This position will assist with organizing supplies and files, assisting with proposal development, assisting with execution of research events, assessing data collection, and writing draft reports. The Graduate Student Worker will assist with planning and coordination for conferences and visits to the TEEX RPO. This position will utilize Microsoft Office 365 and other project software, as well as vendor provider software being assessed. This position works as a member of the TEEX RPO team and reports to the Program Director, Research Initiatives. TEEX is your gateway to meaningful work experience while pursuing your degree! Our Student Worker roles are available to any candidate who meets the position requirements, regardless of their institution’s affiliation with the Texas A&M University System. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic, and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives. We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development. Last year, TEEX served more than 138,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 131 countries worldwide. Major TEEX programs include Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Safety, Law Enforcement and Protective Services and Business and Cyber Solutions. TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus with some of the world’s top training facilities, including the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Additionally, TEEX is home to state-of-the-art facilities for training in public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance. For cybersecurity training, TEEX has built a fully-mobile Cyber Training and Exercise Range that simulates cyberattacks, providing a hands-on experience not often seen in cyber exercises. As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has also been a leader in homeland security training since 1998, providing federally funded homeland security training and exercises for communities across the nation. Beyond training and technical assistance, the agency also sponsors two statewide response teams, Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT). While TX-TF1, an elite urban search and rescue team, provides emergency response personnel and resources during disasters, TX-PWRT restores public utilities such as water, gas and electricity after disasters.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree granting program at an accredited college or university
- One year of related work experience
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience or education in public policy, safety or defense related fields
- Experience in researching and writing graduate level reports
- Interest or experience in technical products, programs and operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative, research and testing assistance to all levels of personnel
- Assist with organizing supplies and files
- Assist with proposal development
- Assist with execution of research events
- Assess data collection
- Write draft reports
- Assist with planning and coordination for conferences and visits to the TEEX RPO
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Value work/life balance
- Support employees’ education and professional development
- Hiring managers work with you to develop a schedule that will complement your position and your class schedule
- Work up to 19 hours per week during the school year, with more hours possible during breaks
- Time as a TEEX student worker counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits
- Build Your Resume and Set Yourself Apart After Graduation
- Apply what you’ve learned in school to hands-on projects and learn new skills while building connections with experienced professionals
- Develop professional and interpersonal skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided for all TEEX employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
