Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Community Engagement Coordinator Overview:
As the largest comprehensive agriculture program nationally 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 5000 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.
MISSION
Our mission as a member of the states land-grant system is to enrich Texas with comprehensive agricultural and life sciences knowledge and services to restore connections among people agriculture food science and the economy.
VISION
Our vision is to lead by providing influential innovative and science-based solutions that position Texas as a national model in connecting agriculture and healthy lives.
This role serves as a dedicated coordinator to support the For Us Tree grant in Harris County by assisting with project planning and administration coordination of activities reporting outreach and education data collection capturing feedback from community events supporting equitable community engagement and providing youth with technical expertise to serve as advocates in their community.The chosen candidate will:
Create awareness of project intentions goals and planned activities through information sessions for community residents.
Create understanding of the impact of tree canopy dead trees and invasive species in the area with respect to climate and community resilience with disasters (flooding hurricanes etc.).
Develop updated materials related to tree health and increase awareness of green careers affiliated with urban and community forestry within the youth residents.
- Working with grant partners to reach the deliverables and scope of work of the grant.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Experience working with youth
Experience working with volunteers
- Experience with public speaking
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Bachelors Degree in Education or Horticulture
Experience working within grant parameters
General Information
Position Type and Work Hours:
This position is grant-funded and is scheduled to end in April 2029.
The position is part-time (15 hours per week max)
Hourly salary $25.00
Annual travel budget of $5000
Annual supplies budget of $5000
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
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