Food System & Safety Agent - Charleston

CLEMU Clemson University; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clemson University in Charleston, SC seeks an Extension Agent to develop and deliver educational programming for adults and youth. The role emphasizes direct and indirect education methods, documentation of impacts, and collaboration with councils and officials to align with county needs.

The position also involves cross-team collaboration, office support, and ongoing professional development within Clemson's Extension services.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in Extension or educational programming is desirable.
• Ability to work with diverse adult and youth audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and deliver educational programming to adult and youth audiences.
• Educate through direct methods (training, classes, group meetings) and indirect methods (written, audio, visual content).
• Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders.
• Collaborate with advisory councils, committees, officials, and stakeholders on educational planning.
• Support county offices and assist with general Extension inquiries.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Public speaking

Program planning

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY: 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 andparticipation. 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.

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

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.

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.

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 up to $100,000.00 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: % 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): % Walk or move about: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % WORKING CONDITIONS: Noise: % Overnight travel: % Exposure to dust/fumes: % Wet and/or humid: % Exposure to heat or cold: % WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Expected Salary Range - 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: Charleston, SC APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 20, 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.

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.