Extension Assistant AgNR Washington County

Job Title Extension Assistant - AgNR - Washington County

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Prairie View Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision the Extension Assistant performs programmatic and outreach responsibilities for the proposed project along with the Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit. This position is for a recently USDA-NRCS-funded project under Texass 10th congressional district. This project requires reaching selected counties within Texass 10th congressional district. Extension Assistant will regularly visit selected farms or farmers to educate them on climate-smart farming assisting in collecting soil samples and carbon data and monitoring the progress. The extension assistant will also assist in meetings/workshops inviting farmers and growers and supporting project-related activities at the county level and PVAMU. This position is critical to link research and extension teams with farmers and growers.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Creates establishes and maintains program files and databases essential for project management and documentation.

• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for all program-related inquiries providing prompt and professional assistance to the staff.

• Collaborate with the county agents to plan market and coordinate logistics for program seminars workshops and other special events.

• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings including preparing materials scheduling and ensuring smooth proceedings.

• Conduct farm visits as needed to monitor project activities and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting purposes.

• Participates and assists in college-wide events activities committees and performs others duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior experience is required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing presentation and spreadsheet applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Considerable experience in fieldwork field research design and project implementations.

• Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Other Requirements:

• Drivers license.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in place of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 11/28/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin 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. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

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.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.