Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

Position: The Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador
The Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador# The Texas A&M University System Job Search## The Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador Apply:
Lubbock, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-098733
** Job Title
** The Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Soil & Crop Sciences
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Lubbock, 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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* Job Summary:

** The Program Coordinator I will, under general supervision, 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.  
** Responsibilities:
** 15% - 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.
15% - Collect soil and other samples to be sent to laboratories either independently or with assistance from other Agri Life staff.
10% - Assist with planning and coordination of contracting for each participant in the assigned region.
10% - Maintain detailed records of data, including communication with participants.
10% - Coordinate with regional Agri Life staff to update project lead and stakeholders about project progress.
10% - Provide a high level of attention to detail regarding project forms and timely submission deadlines.
5% - Monitor project timelines and identify issues.
5% - Adapt, combine, and make improvements to services, processes, or customer service delivery.
5% - Formulate, interpret, and/or work with producers to implement management policies or operating practices.
5% - Perform special analyses and project practice summaries. Prepare and review operational and special reports.
5% - Attend events and travel outside of normal work hours.
5% - Performs other duties as assigned.  
** Required

Education and Experience:

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* -Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural and Life Sciences field or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
-Two years of related experience.  
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* Preferred Education:

**-Master's degree in Soil and Crop Sciences
** Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**-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.  
** Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**-Ability to obtain a Texas Class C driver’s license.

-Ability to haul a trailer and operate equipment  
** Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:
** Your employment at Texas A&M Agri Life may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation…