Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career. The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the AG Liaison - Team Lead: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY This position will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and follow-through of all education efforts put forth by the Farm Department. This position will be responsible for maintaining working relationships with all associated teaching staff and integrating real-life situational learning into the developed curricula. This employee will also be responsible for the oversight and implementation of Work Based Learning and Internship opportunities that are available to students.
This position requires a working knowledge of farm-related activities. The employee must be able to work with livestock of all species and varieties. Knowledge of forages, row crops, horticultural products, machinery and equipment relevant to farm-based production are required.
Experience with teaching high school age students is preferable but not explicitly required. The employee will receive directives from the supervisor and will need to use their own discretion and knowledge to develop methods and procedures to accomplish the goals set forth. Coordinate and oversee SAE and Work-Based Learning (WBL) program.
Ensure proper care and management of all animals and facilities. Supervise students in animal care and program activities. Transport students to support program participation.
Maintain accurate animal and program records. Collaborate with supervisors, teachers, and administration. Monitor, evaluate, and report program progress, support outreach programs.
Plan and deliver instructional labs and student engagement; serve as beef herdsman; perform other duties. Monitor, evaluate, and report program progress, support outreach programs. Plan and deliver instructional labs and student engagement; serve as beef herdsman; perform other duties.
Minimum and Additional Requirements Master's Degree or experience equivalent in an Agriculturally related field, a valid driver's license, and agricultural experience. Additional Requirements: Position may require overnight travel. Position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
Position requires on-call shifts and callback. Position requires routine driver duties. Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
Position requires frequent lifting: 50 lbs. Position requires essential declaration. Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
This position may require the following at times: strenuous labor, working with livestock and unpredictable situations, environmental extremes and working in all types of weather, coordination of large groups, public speaking, and strategic thinking. Position requires working in adverse and extreme and inclement weather conditions are required. Additional Comments The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. 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. The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices* State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.