Student Intern | (PV Extension AgNR) 2 Positions

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The Student Intern will assist in the planning coordination and delivery of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR) Extension programs and educational outreach across Texas. Support applied research field demonstrations data collection and program evaluation while developing educational and promotional materials. Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings workshops and field events and represent Prairie View A&M University Extension by engaging professionally with producers landowners community organizations government agencies and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning execution & evaluation of Agriculture and Natural Resources educational programs workshops field days meetings etc.
• Support county AgNR staff with program implementation and educational activities throughout Texas.
• Assist with applied research projects field demonstrations data collection and program evaluations.
• Prepare educational materials including fact sheets presentations newsletters news releases social media content and promotional materials. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Canva Adobe and other applications
• Assist with compiling participant data evaluation results and impact reports
• Participate in field visits related to livestock production crop production forestry urban agriculture and natural resource management.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for statewide Extension meetings and events.
• Represent Prairie View A&M University PVAMU Extension & the AgNR Unit professionally while interacting with producers landowners community organizations government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• No prior experience necessary
• For work eligibility during a summer term a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Major in Agriculture Animal Science Plant and Soil Science Agricultural Education Biology or a closely related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 preferred

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Canva Adobe and other applications

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors under varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas as assigned.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Reliable transportation.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

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