Job Title Non-Affiliated Student Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description The Non-Affiliated Student Technician will provide project managers and staff with administrative and technical support in implementing the Strong Teens for Healthy Schools program. 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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-local/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. + Assists 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. + Ability to travel to local schools in the county to deliver programs. + Ability 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.