4-H Youth Development Agent – Sumter, SC Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

4-H Youth Development Agent

• Sumter, SC 4.

3 4.3 out of 5 stars Sumter, SC

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

The 4-H 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.

JOB DUTIES

60%

• Essential
• UK43: Primary Program Management and Development
• Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the 4H 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 4H Program Area 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%

• Essential
• 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%
• Essential
• 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%
• Essential
• 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. 10%
• Essential
• 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. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

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

Stand for prolonged period Walk or move about Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder) Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl) Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself Recognize or inspect visually Move, transport, raise or lower Extends hands or arms in any direction Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to heat or cold Exposure to dust/fumes Wet or humid Noise Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours:

37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range:

$39,000

• $58,200 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 Level 2 employee Required 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

Sumter, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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 hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

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.