"Mobile Food Safety Program Associate"

Job Summary

This Extension Associate will be responsible for the coordination, upkeep and transportation of the mobile food safety units. The Associate will develop, deliver and evaluate programs utilizing the mobile units to agents and SC stakeholders. This individual will be assigned to serve on the Food Systems and Safety Extension Program Team. Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 75% - Essential - Designs, develops, and implements food safety curriculum to agents and SC stakeholders. Coordinates the transportation, upkeep and delivery of programs utilizing the mobile units. Collaborates with the Food Systems and Safety team on food safety Extension programs related to food safety. Develops Extension Publications and other scientific-based materials for Clemson Cooperative Extension. Develops and maintains applied research in food safety and preservation that produces the scholarly requirements of the assigned job title.
• 15% - Essential - Designs, develops and implements a Food Systems and Safety Extension Program for target audiences.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Master's Degree - Food Science, Agriculture or other related field.
Work Experience - 1+ years applied knowledge of home food preservation. Experience with upkeep, transportation and setup of 20ft. trailers equipped with RV-type facilities. Familiarity with Cooperative Extension is preferred.

Responsibilities

Job Knowledge
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
Budgetary Responsibilities
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for prolonged period
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• Walk or move about
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• Recognize or inspect visually
• Move, transport, raise or lower
• Extends hands or arms in any direction
• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

Working Conditions

Overnight Travel

Work Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,300 - $70,800

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.

Job Location

Clemson, SC

Application Deadline

30 December, 2025