4-H Agent - Beaufort

Clemson; Beaufort (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University Extension Beaufort County seeks a 4-H Agent to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and youth audiences within Beaufort County. The role emphasizes collaboration with county/state staff, program development, and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities include program assessment, delivery through direct and indirect methods, and participating in partnerships to secure resources and support for Extension initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fundamental working knowledge of Extension education concepts and practices.
• Ability to supervise and lead staff.
• Experience with budgeting and fiscal responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs.
• Collaborate across program teams to deliver educational programming.
• Assess and deliver educational programming to adult and youth audiences.
• Manage resource development and sustainability including grants and gifts.

Skills

Program planning

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Community outreach

Job description

## 4-H Agent - BeaufortApply: BEAUFORT, SC: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR-10125**JOB SUMMARY:**4H Agent is a member of the Extension staff of Clemson University. The agent is responsible for working cooperatively with other county and state staff to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and/or youth clientele within designated coverage area. Other duties as assigned.**JOB DUTIES:**10% - UK43: Self-Improvement - Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development such as professional and in-service trainings. Work on increasing base knowledge in subject matter related to program team content area. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation. UK45: Self-Improvement - Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development such as professional and in-service trainings. Utilize base knowledge gained and incorporate into daily programing related to program team subject matter areas. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation.10% - UK43: Internal Partnerships and Contributions beyond primary team - Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming outside the Agent's primary Program Area using direct and indirect methods. Support day-to-day functions of the county offices, as needed, by being present in the office, available to the staff and public, and willing to assist with general Extension inquiries. UK45: Internal Partnerships and Contributions beyond primary team - Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming outside the Agent's primary Program Area using direct and indirect methods. Support day-to-day functions of the county offices, as needed, by being present in the office, available to the staff and public, and willing to assist with general Extension inquiries.10% - UK43: Extension Advocacy and External Partnerships - Partner and collaborate with the Extension Advisory Council and Advocacy Committees, Program and/or Action Committees, local and state elected officials, and Extension stakeholders in planning those educational phases of the county program relevant to areas of responsibility and consistent with the total Extension program. UK45: Extension Advocacy and External Partnerships - Partner and collaborate with the Extension Advisory Council and Advocacy Committees, Program and/or Action Committees, local and state elected officials, and Extension stakeholders in planning those educational phases of the county program relevant to areas of responsibility and consistent with the total Extension program.60% - UK43: Primary Program Management and Development- Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the 4H Program Area to adult and youth audiences within your county/counties. Educate through direct methods such as individual consultation, training classes, group meetings, tours, demonstrations, and volunteer training and/or management, including online/virtual tactics. Communicate knowledge through indirect methods such as written, audio, visual, and/or social content. Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders. UK45:Primary Program Management and Development- Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming within the 4H Program Area to adult and youth audiences. Educate through direct methods such as individual consultation, training classes, group meetings, tours, demonstrations, and volunteer training and/or management, including online/virtual tactics. Communicate knowledge through indirect methods such as written, audio, visual, and/or social content. Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders.10% - UK43: Resource Sustainability - Responsible for continuous and sustainable resource development, management, and sustainability to support Extension educational programming to include grants, contracts, legal agreements, gifts, in-kind support, sponsorships, revenue generated, local and state appropriated funds and/or other types of funding. UK45: Resource Sustainability - Responsible for continuous and sustainable resource development, management, and sustainability to support Extension educational programming to include grants, contracts, legal agreements, gifts, in-kind support, sponsorships, revenue generated, local and state appropriated funds and/or other types of funding.**JOB CODE:**UK43**EMPLOYEE TYPE:**Regular FTE Staff4H Agent is a member of the Extension staff of Clemson University. The agent is responsible for working cooperatively with other county and state staff to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and/or youth clientele within designated coverage area. Other duties as assigned.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**JOB KNOWLEDGEFundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESActs as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIESFiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: %Extends hands or arms in any direction: %Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %Recognize or inspect visually: %Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): %Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %Walk or move about: %Stand for Prolonged Period: %**WORKING CONDITIONS:**Noise: %Overnight travel: %Wet and/or humid: %Exposure to dust/fumes: %Exposure to heat or cold: %**WORK SCHEDULE:**Standard Hours:37.5**COMPENSATION INFORMATION:**Expected Salary Range39,800 - 58,200Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.**ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:**Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.**JOB LOCATION:**Beaufort, SC**APPLICATION DEADLINE:**December 31, 2026