What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Outreach and Training Coordinator position at State of South Carolina?
- Develop, organize, and facilitate outreach programs, workshops, and training sessions on agricultural technology adoption, farm management, and sustainable practices.
- Assist in the design and delivery of educational materials tailored to socially disadvantaged farmers, including bilingual resources when necessary.
- Coordinate with regional Extension Agents to ensure a consistent and **collaborative approach across different counties. Farmer Engagement & Technical Support:
- Establish and maintain relationships with socially disadvantaged, small, and veteran farmers to address their specific needs.
- Provide one-on-one technical support on precision agriculture tools, mobile technology clinics, and farm management strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between farmers and USDA agencies, connecting them with resources and funding opportunities.
- Assist in conducting **pre- and post-training surveys, focus groups, and interviews** to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
- Collect and analyze feedback using evaluation tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, and online survey platforms).
- Prepare impact reports and success stories to document project outcomes for stakeholders and funding agencies.
- Ensure all outreach and training activities align with the objectives and guidelines of the 2501 Program Grant.
- Assist with tracking program expenditures related to outreach activities and participant support.
- Support the Principal Investigator in preparing grant reports, budget justifications, and compliance documentation**.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Extension Education, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience in agricultural extension, outreach, or training programs, preferably working with socially disadvantaged or underserved farming communities.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for conducting training sessions and workshops.
- Ability to work with farmers, extension personnel, and university researchers to develop and implement impactful programs.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (Excel, survey software, or evaluation methods).
- Comfortable using different technologies in Precision Agriculture, such as soil moisture sensors, data loggers, drones, and other precision ag tools.
- Willingness to travel regionally for fieldwork, outreach events, and community engagement.
- Experience working on USDA grant-funded projects or with federal agricultural programs.
- Familiarity with precision agriculture technologies, mobile clinics, and digital farming
tools.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or another language commonly spoken in farming communities) is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a grant-funded position with a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, retirement contributions, and travel reimbursements for outreach activities. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.
South Carolina State University is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment for all staff and applicants, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Experience in agricultural extension, outreach, or training programs, preferably working with socially disadvantaged or underserved farming communities.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for conducting training sessions and workshops.
- Ability to work with farmers, extension personnel, and university researchers to develop and implement impactful programs.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (Excel, survey software, or evaluation methods).
- Comfortable using different technologies in Precision Agriculture, such as soil moisture sensors, data loggers, drones, and other precision ag tools.
- Willingness to travel regionally for fieldwork, outreach events, and community engagement.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
