Extension Agent - Assistant

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement or savings plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Clemson University Extension is seeking a Rural Health Agent to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and youth in Orangeburg and Colleton Counties. You will collaborate with county and state staff to deliver programming and assess impact, using direct methods and online or print content.

This is a South Carolina state employee position that comes with benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement or savings plans, paid vacation and sick leave,

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and/or youth clientele within designated coverage area.
• Cover Orangeburg and Colleton Counties; collaborate with county and state staff to deliver programs.
• Use direct methods (individual consultation, trainings, group meetings, tours, demonstrations, volunteer training/management) and indirect methods (written, audio, visual, social content).
• Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Rural Health 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. Position will cover Orangeburg and Colleton Counties. Other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

60% - UK43: Primary Program Management and Development- Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the Rural Health 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.

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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.