Student Intern
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Date: 4 days ago
City: College Station, Texas
Contract type: Intern
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Job Title
Student Intern
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Mitigation & Prevention Department
Proposed Minimum Salary
$17.00 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
The Student Intern supports wildfire information and public education efforts across Texas. The intern will assist the Wildfire Information & Education Program within the Mitigation & Prevention Department in developing and sharing clear, engaging an informative content about wildfire risk, preparedness and prevention. Working under supervision, the intern will gain hands-on experience in public information strategies, media outreach and community engagement related to fire management. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful wildfire communication initiatives while learning from experienced professionals in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience: Required Education : At the time of the application, must be enrolled at an accredited college/university with at least 30 hours toward a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Leadership, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a GPA over 3.0.
Preferred Education : At the time of the application, must be enrolled at an accredited college/university with at least 80 hours toward a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Leadership, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a GPA over 3.0 and those who have taken coursework in communications and natural resource management. Required Experience : Three (3) months working experience in any field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge : Working knowledge of word processing presentation an various communication software.
Required Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including working with a variety of people. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Required Ability : Work independently and be self-directed. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders, media partners and the public. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required : Valid Texas Driver's license
Preferred : NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.
Applicant Instructions
Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Ce rtifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the " My Experience " page in the " Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
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.
Job Title
Student Intern
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Mitigation & Prevention Department
Proposed Minimum Salary
$17.00 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
The Student Intern supports wildfire information and public education efforts across Texas. The intern will assist the Wildfire Information & Education Program within the Mitigation & Prevention Department in developing and sharing clear, engaging an informative content about wildfire risk, preparedness and prevention. Working under supervision, the intern will gain hands-on experience in public information strategies, media outreach and community engagement related to fire management. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful wildfire communication initiatives while learning from experienced professionals in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating educational and outreach materials on wildfire prevention, safety and response.
- Help draft social media posts, website content and news releases tailored to public and stakeholder audiences.
- Support communication efforts during wildfire incidents, including gathering and organizing information.
- Participate in planning and implementing fire prevention messaging campaigns.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote public awareness of wildfire issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: Required Education : At the time of the application, must be enrolled at an accredited college/university with at least 30 hours toward a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Leadership, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a GPA over 3.0.
Preferred Education : At the time of the application, must be enrolled at an accredited college/university with at least 80 hours toward a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Leadership, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a GPA over 3.0 and those who have taken coursework in communications and natural resource management. Required Experience : Three (3) months working experience in any field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge : Working knowledge of word processing presentation an various communication software.
Required Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including working with a variety of people. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Required Ability : Work independently and be self-directed. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders, media partners and the public. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required : Valid Texas Driver's license
Preferred : NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.
Applicant Instructions
Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Ce rtifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the " My Experience " page in the " Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
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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