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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.
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.
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
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree
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.
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
5% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Wet or humid
5% - Overnight Travel
Standard Hrs: 37.5
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.
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
Charleston County, South Carolina
June 30, 2025
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 EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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