Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Performs entry level Outreach Center activities such as conducting personal interviews, attending training, translating, and recruiting volunteers.

Typical:  Will be trained to conduct personal interviews with local residents of the area to speak with them about information and education programs available to them; recruits other residents as volunteers to help with providing services to the residents; prepares reports; serves as a link between the residents and the Center activities and programs; provides assistance in translating, in an understandable manner, what is required of the residents to participate in programs being offered at the Center; answers the telephone, attends training; performs related duties as required.

Received:  Detailed initial instruction and frequent review from immediate supervisor.

Given:  None.

Required:  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. No experience required.

Preferred:   Experience, paid or voluntary, in community activities.

Required:  None.

Preferred:  None.

Typical:  None.

Typical:  Bilingual (Spanish/English) and ability to communicate without difficulty. Must have knowledge of and live in the colonias area. Ability to work evenings and weekends is preferred.