REPOST: Agricultural Outreach Coordinator (AOC) - Lowcountry/Beaufort
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Salary:$38,985.00 - $72,134.00 AnnuallyLocation :Beaufort County, SCJob Type:FTE - Full-TimeJob Number:166191Agency:Department of Employment and WorkforceDivision:Employment ServicesOpening Date:10/16/2024Closing Date:10/27/2024 11:59 PM EasternAgency Specific Application Procedures::Please apply online.Class Code::GA65Position Number::60034697Normal Work Schedule::Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band:Band 5Hiring Range - Min.:$47,000.00Hiring Range - Max.:$53,000.00Opening Date:10/16/2024EEO Statement:Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteran Preference Statement:South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilitiesusiness is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.Position Description:This position reports to the Employment Services Division in Beaufort. Incumbent will assist the agribusiness community by working with farmers, employees, and job seekers to find workforce development solutions. Serve as an extension of the SC Works system to the agribusiness community by outreaching to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW), working with farmers to address workforce development needs, and collaborating with workforce partners to coordinate services. Locate and contact Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) and workers that are not being reached by the normal intake activities conducted by the SC Works Centers. This outreach includes meeting with employees where they work, live, or gather (including day-haul sites). Position may require travel to the following counties: Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, Aiken, Barnwell, Allendale, Calhoun, Bamberg and Orangeburg.Minimum and Additional RequirementsHigh school diploma and four (4) years of experience in agriculture, agribusiness, working with farms, foreign labor, and/or relevant experience. Fully bilingual in both English and Spanish. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently. Strong oral and written communication, customer service and computer (e.g., MS Office or related software) skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with working with MSFW Programs, working in agriculture, agricultural programs, H2A programs, and/or foreign labor.Additional CommentsSupplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.Note:The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01What is your highest level of education?Less than a twelfth grade educationHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher02Do you have experience working with MSFW Programs, working in agriculture, agricultural programs, H2A programs, and/or foreign labor?YesNo03Do you have the ability to speak and write in Spanish and English?YesNo04Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?YesNo05If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter N/A .06At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking yes I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.YesNo07How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.govIndeed.comLinkedInFacebookTwitterNASWA Job BoardSC Works Center referralSC DEW current or former employeeReceived DEW Recruitment emailOther08If Other selected, please specify.09The hiring range for this position is $47,000 - $53,000 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?YesNoRequired Question