Project Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System · College Station · $4,167/month (stated in the posting)

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About Texas A&M AgriLife and the Office of Data and Accountability

Texas A&M AgriLife is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, uniting five members of The Texas A&M University System: 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, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across Texas, AgriLife is dedicated to improving lives, environments, and the state’s economy through education, research, extension, and service.

The Office of Data and Accountability (ODA) plays a critical role in this mission by transforming data into meaningful, actionable insights that support AgriLife Extension programs. ODA collaborates with specialists and program leaders—including those overseeing grant-funded initiatives—to design standardized data collection systems that ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all programs. Our team delivers user-friendly tools for real-time reporting, customized data outputs, and easy-to-interpret information that strengthen program management and outcomes.

ODA’s commitment to intentional application development and data standardization helps programs meet accountability and reporting requirements for funders and state or federal stakeholders. By providing reliable, timely data in funder-required formats, ODA empowers AgriLife programs to demonstrate impact, reinforce funding relationships, and support the long-term sustainability of Extension initiatives.

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Position Information

The Project Coordinator I assists with producing and managing online articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, audio, and other multimedia resources designed to expand the reach and accessibility of AgriLife Extension educational content. The position also supports website content management, search engine optimization, social media promotion, and other digital communication strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Educational Content Team Leader to support the coordination and successful completion of assigned educational content projects.
• Coordinates with members of the Educational Content Management Team to assist with the production, editing, publishing, and promotion of online educational content.
• Assists with developing and editing online articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, audio recordings, and other multimedia educational resources.
• Assists with video recording and production, including camera setup, audio recording, lighting, editing, captioning, and preparation of videos for online distribution.
• Assists with recording, editing, and producing podcasts and other audio-based educational content.
• Works with AgriLife Extension faculty, specialists, county educators, and other subject matter experts to help transform research-based information into engaging digital content for public audiences.
• Creates and publishes online articles and other educational content using content management systems such as WordPress and similar web publishing platforms.
• Assists with formatting webpages and online articles, including images, hyperlinks, headings, metadata, and other content elements.
• Applies basic search engine optimization (SEO) practices to online content to improve visibility through search engines and emerging AI-based search and discovery platforms.
• Assists with keyword research, page titles, descriptions, headings, internal linking, and other content optimization activities.
• Assists with developing and implementing social media marketing and promotional activities to increase awareness and engagement with AgriLife Extension educational resources.
• Helps repurpose educational content across multiple formats and communication channels, including converting articles into video, audio, social media, or other multimedia content.
• Assists with monitoring website, video, social media, and other digital engagement metrics to evaluate content performance and identify opportunities to expand audience reach.
• Assists with ensuring digital content meets established accessibility, branding, usability, and content quality standards.
• Coordinates content schedules, production activities, project files, and assigned deliverables to help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Collaborates with ODA staff and other AgriLife Extension units to support digital communication and educational content initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Three years of related experience in project coordination/administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience gained through internships, student employment, coursework, volunteer activities, or personal projects involving communications, video production, digital media, website content, or social media.
• Basic knowledge of digital communications, content development, and online publishing.
• Basic knowledge of video recording, video editing, and multimedia production techniques.
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar applications.
• Basic knowledge of audio recording and editing for podcasts and other digital media.
• Basic knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress or similar website publishing platforms.
• Basic knowledge of creating and formatting online articles and webpages.
• Basic understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and their use in marketing and promoting digital content.
• Ability to write and edit clear, engaging content for online audiences.
• Ability to learn new digital tools, content management systems, and multimedia technologies.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with communications professionals, subject matter experts, faculty, staff, and other team
• members.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction and feedback from supervisors and project team members.
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site, team-based office environment in College Station, Texas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, professional, and accessible digital content.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $50,000

Position Funding: This position is state funded. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

This position requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work.

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12–15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

How to Apply

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. 

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter 

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.

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