What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Outreach Coordinator (AOC) - Statewide position at State of South Carolina?
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Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Position Description:
This position reports to the Employment Services Division. Incumbent will assist the agribusiness community by working with farmers, employees, and job seekers to find workforce development solutions. Serve as an extension of the SC Works system to the agribusiness community by outreaching to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW), working with farmers to address workforce development needs, and collaborating with workforce partners to coordinate services. Locate and contact Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) and workers that are not being reached by the normal intake activities conducted by the SC Works Centers. This outreach includes meeting with employees where they work, live, or gather (including day-haul sites). Position may require travel to neighboring counties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outreach and maintain an active presence in the community where MSFWs gather that include churches, festivals, community organizations and agricultural events.
- Provides guidance and support to farmers in the employment of MSFWs, facilitating communication with labor contractors & crew leaders, and providing basic assistance with the H-2A visa program or other temporary worker programs.
- Maintain a presence at SC Works Centers and frequent communication with staff to provide education on Agricultural Outreach Services that include services to MSFWs, the Complaint System, and language accessibility services.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!Education and Experience
High school diploma and four (4) years of experience in agriculture, agribusiness, working with farms, foreign labor, and/or relevant experience. Fully bilingual in both English and Spanish. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently. Strong oral and written communication, customer service and computer (e.g., MS Office or related software) skills. Experience with working with MSFW Programs, working in agriculture, agricultural programs, H2A programs, and/or foreign labor.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
