Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

Job Title

Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Overton, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking a Conservation & Sustainability Ambassador, who under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and Perform independent work with limited supervision in activities focused on promoting adoption of conservation and sustainable practices in row crops, vegetables, orchards, livestock, and forestry commodities. The incumbent will be expected to recruit participants, assist in monitoring progress of practices, help with adoption of practices, and sample property to assess soil properties. As this position requires working with farmers and ranchers, extensive travel within the assigned region is required. A basic knowledge and understanding of implementation of USDA-NRCS conservation practices is needed to advise participants on best use of land.

Responsibilities:

-Recruit participants for the project by promotion at field days, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension meetings, and other stakeholder events as well as through direct communication with Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension agents, Specialists, and other stakeholders who work with farmers, ranchers, and foresters.

-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.

-Assist with planning and coordination of contracting for each participant in the assigned region.

-Maintain detailed records of data, including communication with participants.

-Collect soil and other samples to be sent to laboratories either independently or with assistance from other AgriLife staff.

-Coordinate with regional AgriLife staff to update project lead and stakeholders about project progress.

-Provide a high level of attention to detail regarding project forms and timely submission deadlines.

-Monitor project timelines and identify issues.

-Adapt, combine, and make improvements to services, processes, or customer service delivery.

-Formulate, interpret, and/or work with producers to implement management policies or operating practices.

-Perform special analyses and project practice summaries.

-Prepare and review operational and special reports.

-Attend events and travel outside of normal work hours.

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Two years’ experience in Agricultural and Life Science field of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

-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.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, 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 constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

-Resume/CV

-List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.