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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.

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Work cooperatively with county and state staff to coordinate the statewide aspects of the South Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer (SCMGV) Program. Train Extension agents, volunteers, and other stakeholders about consumer horticulture topics. Other duties as assigned. and will serve on the Extension Horticulture Team's state staff. Other duties as assigned.

60% - Essential: Coordinate, manage, and evaluate the South Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer program at the statewide level. Provide training, technical assistance, and support to local Master Gardener coordinators, agents, and program assistants. Coordinate all communications and promotional materials via email, newsletters, and social media. Plan and coordinate statewide Master Gardener meetings and advanced Master Gardener volunteer training, including volunteer recognition efforts. Compile initiative outcomes for quarterly and annual reports and prepare summary documents and presentations as needed.
20% - Essential: Effectively manage collaboration between agents, community stakeholders, and Master Gardener volunteers. Collaborate with horticulture team members and statewide program efforts (Home & Garden Information Center, School & Community Gardening program, Making It Grow, the South Carolina Botanical Garden, etc.). Collaborate with other Extension program teams in program development and delivery.
10% - Essential: Responsible for resource development, management, and sustainability to support Master Gardener Volunteer 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. Establish partnerships to benefit and help connect Master Gardeners to their local communities and resources.
10% - Essential: Attend program specific, office, and Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.  Communicate effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators. Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development such as professional and in-service trainings that may require travel out of assigned territory.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree - Relevant program experience.
Education:  Bachelor's Degree - Horticulture or closely related field.

Education: Master's Degree - Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agriculture Education, Nonprofit Management, Communication or related field
Work Experience: 3+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply 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.

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) 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)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

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

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Salary Range: $46,700 - $86,321
 

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.

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

Statewide - Various Counties

October 31, 2024

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.         

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.