Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Responsibilities

• Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by AgriLife Research.
• Prepares materials for and teaches all assigned lessons in the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program to middle school students.
• Attends weekly meetings throughout the school year to discuss program implementation.
• Enrolls in and completes the Master Wellness Volunteer program.
• Serves as a role model for youth in the program by exhibiting appropriate and professional behavior.
• Works in partnership with school staff, AgriLife Research and Extension staff, and fellow student implementers to plan and lead the program.
• Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.
• Aids in program evaluation, including reports, sign-in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record-keeping activities and other data collection activities.
• Participates in leadership development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program.
• Motivated to learn.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor.
• Comfortable working with middle school youth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Other Requirements

• Student implementers will be assigned to a specific teaching site in the following counties (Dallas, Temple, and Belton).
• Anticipated time commitment of at least one school year; expected to work 5-10 hours per week (program implementation, weekly meetings, material prep, travel, etc.).
• 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.