Job Title: Wetland Assistant

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department: Disaster Resilience & Recovery

Proposed Minimum Salary: $2,517.67 monthly

Job Location: Houston, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Extension Assistant, under general supervision, performs programmatic and outreach responsibilities for the assigned extension program.

This position is with Texas Community Watershed Partners (a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Disaster Assessment & Recovery Unit), located in the Clear Lake, Houston area. The position will assist the Green Infrastructure for Texas (GIFT) program specialists with various programs and perform outside work at two nursery locations. One of the nurseries is located at Exploration Green on Seakale Ln., Houston, TX, and the other is at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, TX. Hours will vary, but must be available in the afternoons until 7pm at least 2 days a week from August to May when the intern program is in session. During planting season, some Saturday hours (1-2 times per month) are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with program and outreach efforts.
• Manages daily tasks and inventory for 2 wetland nursery facilities which requires operating a departmental vehicle to perform duties.
• Assists in the instruction of afterschool/evening GIFT High School Intern Program when in session, which may require operating a vehicle to perform duties.
• Leads weekly volunteer workdays in the nurseries, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.
• Produces and/or delivers presentations and other written materials.
• Assists in applied research studies, including collecting and processing data.
• May involve cross-training on related projects such as website updates, site-scale project installation and project reporting.
• Lifts and carries up to 40 lbs. of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No prior experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Wetland Ecology, Marine Biology, Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, or a related field.
• Previous experience preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs of equipment.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Note to Applicants

Interested applicants should upload a cover letter and resume as part of their application.

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.

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