Associate Coordinator - Integrated Pest Management

Clemson University



Job ID:109047

Location:REC/Pee Dee

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary - Time Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clemson University Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program is seeking applicants for an IPM Associate Coordinator Position to work with the IPM Coordinator and the South Carolina Crop Protection and Pest Management Extension Implementation Program. The IPM program provides support to statewide extension programs in IPM across a range of commodities, in addition to support to pest diagnostics facilities and IPM for pollinator health. A primary goal of the program is to transfer knowledge and competencies to South Carolina growers to implement cost-effective and environmentally friendly pest management practices.

For more information, please contact Francis Reay-Jones (IPM Coordinator; freayjo@clemson.edu ).

JOB DUTIES:

20% - Essential - Work with stakeholder groups to obtain input into Extension IPM program planning.

20% - Essential - Assist with communication among project cooperators and stakeholders.

20% - Essential - Help with evaluation of IPM programs and writing of reports on IPM efforts.

20% - Essential - Develop websites and other outreach material promoting statewide IPM efforts.

20% - Essential - Provide further assistance as needed in the Extension Implementation Program and the row crop entomology program at the Clemson University Pee Dee REC.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - B.S. in Biology or related field

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Entomology, Pathology, Weed Science, or related field.

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
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Entomology, Pathology, Weed Science, or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 14, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

PI242801746