Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,700.00 - $109,600.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is a prominent research organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in agriculture, life sciences, and community development throughout Texas. Affiliated with the Texas A&M University System, AgriLife Research plays a critical role in driving scientific discovery, education, and outreach efforts that support agricultural sustainability, economic growth, and public well-being across the state. The organization partners with government agencies, industry, and communities to translate research into practical solutions that address the evolving needs of Texas citizens and its diverse ecosystems.
The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism (HMGT) at Texas A&M AgriLife is focused... Show More
The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism (HMGT) at Texas A&M AgriLife is focused... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, recreation, community development, or a related field
- Five or more years of related experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple statewide projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across various stakeholder groups
- Ability to collect and interpret data for program evaluation and reporting
- Commitment to service excellence, community engagement, and the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, recreation, community development, or a related field
- Master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management, extension education, or public policy preferred
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in tourism program management, hospitality training, or community outreach preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience in business operations in the hospitality and tourism industry preferred
- Experience conducting scoping or systematic reviews and synthesizing applied research findings preferred
- Experience in community-based tourism development, stakeholder engagement, or public-sector collaboration preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple statewide projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across various stakeholder groups
- Ability to collect and interpret data for program evaluation and reporting
- Commitment to service excellence, community engagement, and the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife
Job Duties
- Develop and update online learning modules and educational resources supporting the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Program
- Collaborate with AgriLife instructional design teams to ensure engaging, accessible, and high-quality delivery through AgriLife Learn
- Conduct a national scoping review of state-supported hospitality and tourism certification programs to identify best practices and guide future program enhancements
- Prepare reports, research summaries, and recommendations for OOG, Travel Texas, and AgriLife leadership
- Facilitate engagement of the program by building relationships with communities, DMOs, CVBs, chambers of commerce, and local governments
- Represent Texas A&M AgriLife and HMGT at professional conferences, tourism events, and community workshops
- Support the Principal Investigator/Program Director with evaluation, reporting, and project deliverables
- Other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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