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Extension Agent - Assistant

State of South Carolina

Orangeburg County, SCFull-time$40–54K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–54K/yr
Location
Orangeburg County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring an Extension Agent - Assistant. The Rural Health Agent, a member of Clemson University’s Extension staff, works cooperatively with county and state staff to plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and youth audiences in Orangeburg and Colleton Counties, supporting office functions and providing direct and indirect educational services.

Key focus areas include Plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and youth audiences within designated counties, Collaborate across program teams to develop, deliver, and assess educational programming beyond the primary program area, and Support day‑to‑day functions of county offices by being present, available to staff and public, and assisting with Extension inquiries.

Important skills include Program Planning, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Educational Programming, Collaboration, and Resource Development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program PlanningProgram ImplementationProgram EvaluationEducational ProgrammingCollaborationResource DevelopmentResource ManagementNeeds AssessmentIndividual ConsultationTraining ClassesGroup MeetingsDemonstrationsVolunteer TrainingVolunteer ManagementOnline/Virtual TacticsCommunicationAudio Content CreationVisual Content CreationSocial Content CreationImpact DocumentationProfessional Development

Full 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.

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