Student Assistant

About the organization

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.

About the role

The Student Assistant for Texas A&M University’s Policy Internship Programs is part of a dynamic team that sends Aggies to Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and various international cities on policy-related internships. Programs include the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program, the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP), and the Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP). The position is ideal for students with a strong interest in public policy, public service, political science, student affairs, human resources, or leadership studies. Learn more about the programs at ANRP, PPIP, and PPSP. This is an in-person position located in College Station, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment: Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings, and other speaking events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Student Engagement: Assist students in defining career goals and steps to achieve those goals. Participate in the planning and execution of intern interviews, trainings, and other events. Edit materials for selected program interns, including résumés, cover letters, writing samples, etc.
• Program Operations & Communications: Work with spreadsheets, timelines, and various other program documents to correspond with internship placements, program donors, and university departments. Develop letters, memos, and meeting materials used to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Observe and participate in the interaction between legislative offices, governmental offices, and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, and abroad.

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas, majoring in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
• Preference given to former interns of the Policy Internship Programs (ANRP, PPIP, or PPSP).
• Must be willing and available to work flexible hours for special events that occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills required.
• Comfort with and/or willingness to interact with students, public officials, and governmental agencies essential.
• Ability to solve problems, act independently, and think critically.

Pay

Hourly rate of $9.00/hour.

Schedule

In-person position in College Station, Texas. Twenty (20) hours per week required, mostly during normal business hours; occasional evening and weekend hours required. Work schedule is flexible and determined based on the student assistant’s academic schedule.

Required documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter