Work cooperatively with county and state staff, project coordinators and enrolled producers to implement the objectives of the Climate-Smart Grown in SC (Forages for Beef Cattle) Project statewide. Serve on the Livestock and Forages Program Team. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Collaborate with Extension Associates and Agents to coordinate and deliver Cooperative Extension components of Climate-Smart Grown in SC Forages for Beef Cattle Project locally. Liaise between enrolled producers and Project staff to ensure that program implementation, reporting requirements and research goals are met.
15% - Essential - Provide adequate, timely, useful, and research-based information to clientele and stakeholders by means of mass media, newsletters, direct mail, telephone, electronic means, and clientele groups. Educate clientele through direct methods such as individual consultation, training classes, group meetings, tours, workshops, and demonstrations. Use online/virtual tactics as needed.
10% - Essential - Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming using direct and indirect methods. Support day-to-day functions of Extension and Climate-Smart staff, as needed, by being available to the staff and public, and willing to assist with general Extension inquiries.
10% - Essential - Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders and contribute to all relevant Extension and grant project reporting requirements.
5% - Essential - Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development such as professional and in-service trainings. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Master's Degree
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Master's Degree
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heat or cold Exposure to dust/fumes Wet or humid Noise Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 1, 2024
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
