Assistant Extension Agent (EXS)

CLEMU Clemson University; Saluda (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Saluda, SC seeks a Livestock and Forages County Agent to support Extension education programs for adults and youth. You will work with county/state staff to plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate programming within designated coverage areas.

The role emphasizes program management, resource development, external partnerships, and cross-team collaboration, with a focus on measurable impacts and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Education-focused approach to extend programming for adults/youth.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to plan and evaluate programs.
• Experience in documenting programming impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support livestock and forages education programming within county areas.
• Deliver education through direct methods (training, workshops, meetings) and indirect methods (articles, media).
• Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming for adults/youth.
• Support resource sustainability including grants, contracts, and in-kind funding.
• Foster external partnerships with Extension Advisory Council and local officials.
• Assist across program teams and participate in professional development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Livestock and Forages County 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

• 60% - Assistant -Primary Program Management and Development- Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the Livestock and Forages 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.
• Associate - Primary Program Management and Development- Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming within the Livestock and Forages 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% - Assistant - 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. Associate - 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.
• 10% - Assistant - 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. Associate - 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.
• 10% - Assistant - 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. Associate - 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% - Assistant - 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. Associate - 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.

JOB CODE: UK43 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff Job Description Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Doesn’t provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may manage 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 50 lbs or more: %
• 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

• Overnight travel: %
• Noise: %
• Wet and/or humid: %
• Exposure to dust/fumes: %
• Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 39,800 - 58200 Salary 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

Saluda, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 30, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.