Extension Agent - Assistant

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Health Agent in Clemson University's Extension program serves Orangeburg and Colleton Counties by planning, implementing, maintaining and evaluating Extension education for adult and youth audiences. The role collaborates with county and state staff to deliver impactful programming across the Rural Health Program Area.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, resource sustainability, and effective communication to maximize outreach and outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and/or youth.
• Collaborate across county/state teams to deliver education using direct and indirect methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Extension programming for Rural Health in designated counties.
• Assess local needs and develop educational content for adults and youth.
• Document program impacts for stakeholders and funding sources.
• Support county offices and staff with Extension inquiries.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance subject matter knowledge.

Skills

Collaboration

Resource management

Program development

Communication

Job description

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.