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Posting Number: RTF00178PO26
USC Market Title: Community Outreach Specialist
Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156234
Business Title (Internal Title): Network Community Outreach Specialist
Campus: School of Medicine Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: School of Medicine Columbia
Department: SOMC Food Share
Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,726 - $70,653
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule:
- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis: 12 months
Job Search Category: Other
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
South Carolina Retirement
Yes
State Insurance Programs
Yes
Annual Leave
Yes
Sick Leave
Yes
Advertised Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, sustains and provides technical assistance to FoodShare’s statewide network. Contributes to the development of the program infrastructure and provides training and technical assistance to FoodShare hubs across the state, especially in rural areas. Supports new hub recruitment, identification and mobilization. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven networking, community engagement, relationship-building, and/or partnership development experience.
- A demonstrated commitment to food justice and/or community development.
- Strong ability to manage time and priorities while working efficiently, accurately, and under general supervision.
- Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty: Represents FoodShare SC at county-level coalitions, promoting the Fresh Food Box for food access needs. Develops relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) to identify new hubs and build support for new hub operators. Onboards new hubs in compliance readiness requirements.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 40
Job Duty: Provides ongoing training and support to current member FoodShare hubs throughout the state by organizing learning collaboratives, workshops, and funding support. Provides individualized support to hubs via Zoom, phone, and email. Additionally, travels to existing member hubs for training and networking.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 40
Job Duty: Maintains relationships with existing vendors, benefiting the entire network, and builds new vendor relationships as needed to increase the Fresh Food Box program efficiency,
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: Assist the Richland County hub with packing and distribution days and with other tasks as needed.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
Position End Date
08/31/2027
Job Open Date
08/03/2026
Job Close Date
09/17/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 17, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210652
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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