The School Gardent Program Assistant will provide programmatic and administrative support to statewide School & Community Gardening program. The Assistant will be responsible for purchasing supplies, facilitating online training programs and preparing for workshops and hands-on educational activities. Duties include managing supply inventories, loading supplies and deliveries of materials to garden sites statewide. Preforms other duties as assigned.

45% - Essential - Facilitate online professional development courses for school and community gardeners. Track and report participant information in spreadsheets and database. Prepare and ship course materials for online participants. Pack and deliver course materials as needed. Issue certificates of completion and communicate with online participants throughout.

40% - Essential - Procure school gardening supplies and equipment through various suppliers. Coordinate all school garden orders and deliveries and maintain records as required. Track and maintain supplies in storage throughout the year in preparation for online course shipments.

10% - Essential - Coordinate and assist with transplant deliveries to schools on a quarterly basis. Some travel required.

5% - Essential - Assist with planning and implementing hands-on workshops including facility rentals and catering.

Education - High School or Equivalent - Relevant Program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

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.

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 Hours: 37.5; Anticipated Hiring Range: $32,000.00 - $39,250.00

Normal Operations

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

Charleston, SC

April 15, 2023

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.