Food Systems and Safety Agent - Berkeley County

Clemson University is seeking a Food Systems and Safety Agent in Berkeley County. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for adults and youth in food systems and safety. Responsibilities include direct education methods, communication of knowledge, resource management, and collaboration with various stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree and ServSafe certification. This is a full-time position based in Clemson, SC.
About the position

The Food Systems & Safety 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. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
• Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the Food Systems and Safety Program Area to adult and youth audiences.
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• Educate through direct methods such as individual consultation, training classes, group meetings, tours, demonstrations, and volunteer training and/or management, including online/virtual tactics.
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• Communicate knowledge through indirect methods such as written, audio, visual, and/or social content.
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• Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders.
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• Responsible for continuous and sustainable resource development, management, and sustainability to support Extension educational programming.
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• Partner and collaborate with the Extension Advisory Council and Advocacy Committees, local and state elected officials, and Extension stakeholders.
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• Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming outside the Agent's primary Program Area.
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• Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development.

Requirements
• 1st Bachelor's Degree
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• 0+ years of work experience

Nice-to-haves
• 1st Master's Degree - Home food preservation, food safety
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• ServSafe Manager Certification

Benefits