<p>WELCOME TO CLEMSON!</p> <p>Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?</p> <p>One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.</p> <p>Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>So,... are you ready?</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>This Extension Associate will specialize in consumer food safety and assist in coordinating the development and training of consumer food safety programs to county extension agents. This individual will serve as the state-wide coordinator of the Master Food Preserver program and will be assigned to serve on the Food Systems and Safety Extension Program Team. Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>JOB DUTIES:</p> <p>75% - Essential - Designs, develops, and implements consumer food safety curriculum to agents and master food preservers. Designs, delivers and provides oversight to the Master Food Preserver program. Collaborates with the Food Systems and Safety team on food safety Extension programs related to consumer food safety. Develops Extension Publications and other scientific-based materials for Clemson Cooperative Extension. Develops and maintains applied research in consumer food safety and preservation that produces the scholarly requirements of the assigned job title.</p> <p>15% - Essential - Designs, develops and implements a Food Systems and Safety Extension Program for target audiences.</p> <p>5% - Essential - Facilitates communication within Clemson Cooperative Extension, and the Food Systems and Safety team, and other stakeholders by attending meetings (discipline specific departmental meetings, program team meetings, industry organization meetings and others) when necessary; by answering emails, phones calls and other work-related communications; and working with media specialists to disseminate information and market/publicize Clemson Cooperative Extension and the Food Systems and Safety program team.</p> <p>5% - Essential - Maintains and submits in a timely manner internal reports (Salesforce or similar reports), and updates/data as requested by the CAFLS Dean, Department Chair, Extension Director, and Food Systems and Safety Program Team Leadership.</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Education - Master's Degree - Food Science, Nutrition or other related field.</p> <p>Strong applied knowledge of home food preservation principles. Experience with managing a volunteer-based program. Familiarity with Cooperative Extension is preferred.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>JOB KNOWLEDGE</p> <p>Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations</p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.</p> <p>BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Stand for prolonged period</p> <p>Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period</p> <p>Walk or move about</p> <p>Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc</p> <p>Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)</p> <p>Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself</p> <p>Recognize or inspect visually</p> <p>Move, transport, raise or lower</p> <p>Extends hands or arms in any direction</p> <p>Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors</p> <p>Perceive, observe, clarity of vision</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Overnight Travel</p> <p>WORK SCHEDULE:</p> <p>Standard Hours: 37.5</p> <p>COMPENSATION INFORMATION</p> <p>Anticipated Salary Range: $54,300 - $70,800</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL</p> <p>Normal Operations</p> <p>Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.</p> <p>JOB LOCATION:</p> <p>Clemson, SC</p> <p>APPLICATION DEADLINE:</p> <p>31 December, 2025</p> <p>MILITARY AND VETERAN:</p> <p>MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:</p> <p>Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.</p> <p>VETERAN PREFERENCE:</p> <p>South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.</p> <p>CLOSING STATEMENT:</p> <p>Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. 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