Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

The Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Soil & Crop Sciences

Commensurate

Lubbock, Texas

Staff

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.  to learn more about joining Agri Life!

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural and Life Sciences field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

• 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

Your employment at Texas A&M Agri Life may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M Agri Life will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your…