School Garden Program Assistant- Charleston, SC Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

School Garden Program Assistant

• Charleston, SC Clemson University
• 4.3 Charleston County, SC Job Details Temporary | Full-time $32,700
• $46,578 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree 1 year Full Job Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling…are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,… are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY

Employee should be detail-oriented, organized, and service-driven to support statewide school gardening initiatives and operations at the Charleston-based TEACH Center. The Program Assistant will provide critical support to online training programs, school garden supply coordination, and administrative operations at the TEACH Center. This position involves approximately 60% focus on school gardening programs and 40% on TEACH Center administration and operations. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

30%

• Essential
• Online Course Facilitation & Participant Support Facilitate Clemson Extension’s online professional development courses for school and community gardeners.

Track, organize, and report participant data using spreadsheets, databases (e.g., Airtable), and Salesforce. Communicate with participants throughout the course and issue certificates of completion. Prepare, pack, and ship course materials; deliver locally as needed. 30%

• Essential
• School Garden Supply Coordination & Logistics Manage procurement of school garden supplies and equipment; coordinate ordering and delivery logistics. Submit and reconcile expenses and receipts through Concur. Maintain storage inventory and track supply levels in preparation for online courses and transplant shipments. Coordinate and assist with quarterly transplant deliveries to schools. 20%
• Essential
• Procurement, Inventory, & Financial Administration Order supplies and equipment utilizing state approved procurement systems. Manage related deposits and documentation utilizing various financial systems as required. Receive, inventory, and organize incoming deliveries for both the TEACH Center and school gardening programs. 10%
• Essential
• Event Coordination & TEACH Center Scheduling Create and manage event registrations in Eventbrite; run reports, check in participants, and support onsite events.

Communicate and schedule events and programs in the TEACH Center, maintain and update the TEACH Center calendar and events schedule. Assist with TEACH Center operations, including: Meeting and classroom setup, A/V and presentation technology, Hospitality (e.g., coffee service) General event support and cleanup 10%

• Essential
• Program Support & Administrative Tasks Assist with soil sample intake, packaging, mailing, and data entry into the Agricultural Service Lab system.

Provide light administrative support to volunteers, including photocopying and answering general inquiries. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Work Exp 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education

• 1st Bachelor’s Degree

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

5%

• Stand for prolonged period 25%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period 10%
• Walk or move about 5%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder) 5%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl) 25%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself 30%
• Move, transport, raise or lower

WORKING CONDITIONS

5%

• Exposure to heat or cold 5%
• Wet or humid 5%
• Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hrs:

37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Band:

04 Expected Salary ($32,700.00

• $46,578.

00) 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

Normal Operations Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Charleston County, South Carolina

APPLICATION DEADLINE

July 15, 2025 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 is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

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.