Job Description
Job TitleProject Coordinator III Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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 Responsibilities:
Serve as a key team member with subject matter expertise in ranch management, grazing management, and agriculture. Conduct on-site interviews and field visits with farmers, ranchers, and conservation organizations to gather and document high quality digital content to share knowledge. Assist in the development of multimedia content, including video and photography, with a strategic vision for how footage can be utilized for long-form and short-form content. Develop and coordinate project plans through full implementation, including assessing project needs and ensuring successful execution. Coordinate project activities, including initiation, value assessments, work plan development, estimating, and project controls. Monitor financial activity related to assigned projects and prepare related reports. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations. Capture high-quality B-roll and relevant visuals that enhance storytelling beyond just interviews and activities. Work closely with project leadership to strategize and execute knowledge-sharing initiatives. Collaborate with videographers and editors to ensure high-quality content production that aligns with project goals. Take initiative to assist, or direct as needed, with on-site interviews with project team and subject(s). Create short form content with adequate structure per long form video subject/rancher/farmer Upload project material to share with team and collaborators in timely and organized manner. Ability to quickly adjust content details per team or collaborator's request. Timely coordination with vendors and partners in the delivery and support of systems and services related to project activities. Represent the project at conferences, producer meetings, and industry events. Prepare forecasting and progress reports against milestones and budgetary updates. Ensure that outreach efforts are inclusive and accessible, engaging diverse agricultural communities. Adapt to additional roles as needed, such as facilitating discussions, supporting logistics, and assisting with knowledge dissemination efforts. May supervise staff and students. Other duties as required. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education or experience. Five years of related experience in project coordination/administration. Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in ranch management, grazing management, or agricultural experience. Experience conducting interviews, field reporting, or facilitating discussions with agricultural professionals. Experience with outdoor long form and short form videography and photography, with an ability to envision how footage contributes to compelling storytelling (training available). Excellent writing skills for creating outreach materials, reports, and digital content. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to provide team with expected completion deadlines. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to travel extensively (two weeks per month) both within Texas and out of state. Ability to work in varied outdoor environments i.e. in vehicle, in non-enclosed side-by-side vehicle, in pasture and any other location required for interviews and b-roll capturing. Ability to multitask, work cooperatively with others, and meet deadlines. Experience with personal behavior and etiquette around livestock and/or wildlife. Experience with audio capturing and recording of in-field interviews. Proficient in video editing, color grading and other necessary software. Digital social media platform experience, i.e. YouTube, Instagram and Facebook etc. An understanding of compliance with music rights and protective brand restrictions. Efficiency with video and photography recording on-site storage and battery management during interviews. Communication regarding shot-lists both established before interview and additional shot-list items during interviews. Quick decision-making skills and communication with subject and team members. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing skills for creating outreach materials, reports, and digital content. Technological proficiency and adaptability to learn new tools and software quickly. Interest in or knowledge of sustainable agriculture, grazing systems, and conservation practices. Additional Requirements:
Full-time role with weekly virtual or in-person meetings to coordinate and plan. Flexible travel schedule to accommodate outreach activities, filming, and content development. What You Need to Know Salary:
Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications. Position Funding:
This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding. 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 CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/additional documentation 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan
