Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Job Title

Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Dallas, Texas

Student Worker

Commensurate

• Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by Agri Life Research.
• Prepares materials for and teaches all assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students.
• Attends weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation.
• Enrolls in and completes the Master Wellness Volunteer program ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Serves as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting appropriate and professional behavior.
• Works in partnership with school staff, Agri Life Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program.
• Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.
• Assists in program evaluation, including reports, sign‑in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record‑keeping activities and data collection activities.
• Participates in leadership development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Motivated to learn.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to local schools in the county to deliver programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor.
• Comfortable working with middle school youth.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Student implementers will be assigned to a specific teaching site in the following counties:
Dallas, Temple, and Belton. Anticipated time commitment is at least one school year; expected to work 5-10 hours per week for program implementation, weekly meetings, material preparation, and travel. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants must undergo a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including completing a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.