Job Title:Agricultural Communications Intern, Lobos LEAD Program
Location:Alpine
Department:Agriculture and Industry
Job No.:G98275
Posting Date:05/15/2025
Until Filled:Yes
Appointment Date:06/01/2025
Salary:$15.63 hour - up to 19 hours/week; negotiable schedule
Required:No experience required.Accepts responsibility and feedback.Must be enrolled at Sul Ross State University and in good academic standing.
In long semester term, must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.In summer semester term, must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours.
Preferred:Working toward a B.S. in agriculture.Experience and interest in interacting and relating to people Independent worker.Previous involvement in 4-H and or FFA.Basic knowledge of photography and videography Interest in a career in agriculture industry.
Staffing Reason:Institutional
Primary Responsibilities:Purpose of Job: Works with Agriculture and Industry Department faculty/staff to develop, create and manage communications and public relations efforts.Duties and Responsibilities:Design, create and maintain information displays on bulletin boards through the Turner Range Animal Science Building.Create and post flyers for activities and programs related to activities of interest to agriculture majors; Take photos and/or videos of activities and events involving students at TRAS, SRSU and the Alpine community.Draft press releases to be shared with the SRSU Office of University Communications; Create social media presence for Agriculture faculty, students and programs.Work directly with faculty to create and maintain safe and welcoming environment for students and visitors to TRAS facilities.Interact positively and professionally with individuals attending events, field days, and competitions hosted by the SRSU Ag and Industry Department.Exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Supervision: direct supervision from Dr. Carl Igo for day to day instruction. Dr. Igo will also act as the Faculty Mentor within the Lobos Lead Program. One self-performance evaluation and supervisor performance evaluation to be conducted at least once per appointment cycle.
Lobos LEAD Program:The mission of Lobos LEAD is to provide students of Sul Ross State University the opportunity to take on leadership roles and employment opportunities that will translate into real world marketable skills, career preparation, and personal success. Initial pilot funding provided by the Title III LoboTrack to Success in STEM (LTS) grant, an initiative to engage the talent, motivation, energy, and aspirations from within our university community to address the identified national imperative to attract, retain, and graduate increased numbers of Hispanic and low-income students.
All other duties as assigned unique to the department. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.
Other Information:An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
About SRSU:Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing
Is Background Check Required?:Yes