Extension Assistant

## Extension Assistant Apply locations:
Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-094421
** Job Title
** Extension Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
** Department
* * Soil & Crop Sciences
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Corpus Christi, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** 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.

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** Position Information
** We are seeking an extension assistant who is responsible for carrying out various tasks associated implementing various field experiments in row crops and forages. This position will assist a team in field preparation, planting, in-season management, harvest, and data collection in a wide variety of crop species in South Texas.
** Responsibilities:*
* -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.

-Operate tractors, chemical applicators, and harvest equipment in a safe and efficient manner for a variety of crops.

-Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

-With supervision and training, process samples and collect date from field experiments.

-Assist in maintaining facilities and farm infrastructure.

-Assist with field day and other outreach events for stakeholders and industry partners.

-Keep detailed records of field activities and data collected.
** Required

Education and Experience:

*
* -Bachelor’s degree
*
* Preferred Experience:

**-Two years of experience in agricultural field operations.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* -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-Ability to operate tractors and other basic farm equipment.

-Knowledge of basic maintenance and minor repairs of farm equipment.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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* Preferred Experience:

**-Experience conducting applied research in row crops.

-Experience working with GPS guidance.

-Proficiency with basic statistical methods analyzing data from field experiments.
** Required*
* ** licenses or certifications for this position:**-Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Pesticide Applicator License.
** Preferred licenses or certifications for this position:**-Valid driver's license
** Please attach to your completed application:**-Resume/CV-List of References with email and daytime phone numbers
** Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life?
** 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  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
* Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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.
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