Student Coordinator

Job Title
Student Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department
Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Student Worker

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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research (https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/)
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)
- Texas A&M Forest Service (https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/)
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

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 joining AgriLife!

Position Information

Job Summary:

The Student Coordinator, under the supervision of the Multimedia Manager, creates photo and video content for AgriLife Marketing and Communications, including providing on-site photography support at events. The position works with AgriLife programs across the agency and requires experience with photography, videography and photo/video editing; training is provided. The position includes a capstone portfolio project that prepares student workers for future employment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

- Photographs on-site assignments and events for AgriLife programs, including evening and weekend events.
- Edits and produces photo and video projects, including videography and other multimedia content.
- Plans and completes a semester-long project aligned with the AgriLife Marketing and Communications strategic plan, creating a small-scale campaign or initiative using the PESO model (Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned media) that may be implemented in real-world applications.
- Participates in regular check-ins with supervisor for mentorship and goal setting; maintains a record of published work and feedback received; and develops skills in storytelling, communications strategy and brand voice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled student.
- Experience with photography and videography/content creation.
- Photo and video editing experience.
- Interpersonal communication skills.

Other Requirements:

- Availability of at least 15 hours per week.
- Work beyond normal business hours, including nights and weekends.
- Travels to event locations to provide on-site photography support.

What You Need to Know

Rate of Pay: $15.25 hour

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.

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.