Student Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistant supports Texas A&M University’s Policy Internship Programs, which place Aggies in policy-related internships in Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and international cities. Programs include the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program, the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP), and the Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP). The role is suited to students interested in public policy, public service, political science, student affairs, human resources, or leadership studies.

This is an in-person position in College Station, Texas, for a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University’s main campus who is majoring in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. The student assistant works on recruitment, student engagement, program events, communications, and general office and program operations. The position requires 20 hours per week, primarily during normal business hours, with occasional evening and weekend work. Scheduling is flexible around the student’s academic schedule. Pay is $9.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas.
• Must be majoring in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Comfort with and/or willingness to interact with students, public officials, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to solve problems, act independently, and think critically.
• Must be willing and available to work flexible hours for special events that occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Former intern of the Policy Internship Programs (ANRP, PPIP, or PPSP).

Responsibilities

• Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings, and other speaking events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Assist students in defining career goals and identifying steps to achieve them.
• Participate in planning and executing intern interviews, trainings, and other events.
• Edit selected program interns’ résumés, cover letters, writing samples, and other materials.
• Work with spreadsheets, timelines, and program documents to correspond with internship placements, program donors, and university departments.
• Develop letters, memos, and meeting materials for communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Observe and participate in interactions among legislative offices, governmental offices, and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and abroad.
• Support general office and program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed