Job Title

　　Extension Intern

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

　　Department

　　Associate Director - Adminstration

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$13.00 hourly

　　Job Location

　　College Station, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　Job Description Summary

　　Works with County Extension Agents to coordinate and implement program events and activities. Activities are designed to provide insight to career opportunities in a particular field or specialty.

　　Examples include:* agriculture/natural resources* family and community health* youth development* community development

　　Responsibilities

　　Participates in regular conferences and meetings where program results and plans are discussed.

　　Assists in preparations for planned events and activities. May also conduct the teaching, training, or other program presentations.

　　Qualifications

　　Education and Experience:

　　Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in a course of study relevant to the mission of Extension.

　　Completion of at least 15 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale.

　　No specific experience is required.

　　Prior experience with Extension related activities is desirable.

　　Work experience with volunteer organizations is desirable.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Computer skills in basic office applications.

　　Ability to work effectively with others.

　　Evidence of strong communications skills.

　　Good organizational and planning skills.

　　Bilingual skill (English/Spanish) is desirable.

　　Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

　　Other Qualifications:

　　Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation. Application Information

　　Student interns may work in various locations throughout the state. Requests for specific location will be considered when possible.

　　Texas law requires that males 18 through 25 show proof of compliance with federal Selective Service law in order to be eligible for employment.Employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of a criminal history check.Many universities grant academic credit for this internship. Please consult with your academic adviser regarding credit hours. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　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.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

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

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Research

　　College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

　　Texas A&M Forest Service

　　Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

　　Prospective employee benefits

　　Retirement programs

　　Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

　　Strategic plan