Extension Assistant

**Job Title** Extension Assistant **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service **Department** Soil & Crop Sciences **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **About Texas A&M AgriLife** Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: * [Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service](https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M AgriLife Research](https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/) * [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory](https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click [**here**](https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how **_you_** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! **Responsibilities:** \-Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data. \-Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary. \-Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy. \-Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs. \-Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption. \-Assists with program and outreach efforts. \-Produces and or delivers presentations \-Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports. \-Other duties as required. **Required Qualifications:** \-Bachelor’s degree in Soil or Water Science or degree related to natural resources. \-No prior experience required. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** \-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data. \-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. **Please attach to your completed application:** \-Resume/CV \-List of Reference with email and daytime phone number(s) **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](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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 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.