Project Coordinator III

Key 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 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.
• Coordinate 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 Education and Experience:

• -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• -Five years of related experience in project coordination/administration.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong background in ranch management, grazing management, or agricultural experience.
• Experience conducting interviews, field reporting, or facilitating discussions with agricultural professionals.
• Experience with 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 communication skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• 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.
• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively with others, and meet deadlines.

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 information:

• Full-time role with weekly virtual or in-person meetings to coordinate and plan.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate outreach activities, filming, and content development.

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact Rebecca Tasker @ rebecca.tasker@ag.tamu.edu

This is a grant funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.