Horticulture Extension Agent

JOB SUMMARY:

The HGIC Horticulture 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 program for the county, state and region adult and/or youth clientele. Other duties as assigned.

This position is open Statewide.

JOB DUTIES:

70% - UK43: Primary Program Management and Development- Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming within the Horticulture and Rural Health Program Areas 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.

UK45: Primary Program Management and Development- Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming within the Horticulture 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% - 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% - 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-today
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% - Self-Improvement - Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and
professional development such as professional and in-service trainings. Focus on
targeted subject matter that will begin to identify individual as a subject matter expert
for program team. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation.

JOB CODE:

UK43

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Doesn’t provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may manage fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: %
Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: %
Recognize or inspect visually: %
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): %
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %
Walk or move about: %
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight travel: %
Noise: %
Wet and/or humid: %
Exposure to dust/fumes: %
Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

39800 - 58200

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 and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 21, 2026

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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

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.