Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

Job Title

Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Soil & Crop Sciences

Commensurate

Overton, Texas

Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

We are seeking a Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador, who under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and Perform independent work with limited supervision in activities focused on promoting adoption of conservation and sustainable practices in row crops, vegetables, orchards, livestock, and forestry commodities. The incumbent will be expected to recruit participants, assist in monitoring progress of practices, help with adoption of practices, and sample property to assess soil properties.

As this position requires working with farmers and ranchers, extensive travel within the assigned region is required. A basic knowledge and understanding of implementation of USDA-NRCS conservation practices is needed to advise participants on best use of land.

• Recruit participants for the project by promotion at field days, Texas A&M Agri Life Extension meetings, and other stakeholder events as well as through direct communication with Texas A&M Agri Life County Extension agents, Specialists, and other stakeholders who work with farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
• Regular communication with current and potential participants as well as project team members (e.g., answering the phone and timely response to emails). This may include some time outside of normal business hours.
• Assist with planning and coordination of contracting for each participant in the assigned region.
• Maintain detailed records of data, including communication with participants.
• Collect soil and other samples to be sent to laboratories either independently or with assistance from other Agri Life staff.
• Coordinate with regional Agri Life staff to update project lead and stakeholders about project progress.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail regarding project forms and timely submission deadlines.
• Monitor project timelines and identify issues.
• Adapt, combine, and make improvements to services, processes, or customer service delivery.
• Formulate, interpret, and/or work with producers to implement management policies or operating practices.
• Perform special analyses and project practice summaries.
• Prepare and review operational and special reports.
  
  Attend events and travel outside of normal work hours.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years’ experience in Agricultural and Life Science field of work.

• Master’s degree in Soil and Crop Sciences

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organization skills including time management.

• Ability to obtain a Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to haul a trailer and operate equipment.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri…