Market Development Coordinator

Market Development Coordinator

Full Time
JR-10097

JOB SUMMARY:

(Reference 5155) Serve as MD Coordinator for the AMPSC grant, under the USDA-NRCS Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative. As part of the coordination team, act as the liaison with the Extension, the producers, and the MD teams across the four grant commodities: Peanuts, Leafy Greens, Forages for Beef Cattle, and Forestry. Maintain data on related activities across all four commodities and work collaboratively with the MD team on the fulfillment of grant milestones, including the deployment of surveys. Ensure all activities progress in a timely fashion. Completes other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

20% – Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and completion of reports, with particular emphasis on market development-related data and outcomes. 20% – Collect, enter, and maintain data from surveys, interviews, and other project activities in pertinent databases. 30% – Collaborate and communicate with project researchers to ensure that appropriate protocols for each commodity are followed and completed in a timely manner. Assist with field activities as needed. 30% – Plan, coordinate, and oversee all market development activities for the AMPSC grant across the four commodities.

JOB CODE:

AH35

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education: Master’s degree; Preferred Education Area: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education or related fields; Preferred Work Experience: 1+ years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department’s budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Walk or move about: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

45,000 – 60,000

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.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations – Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 21, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

To apply, visit https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Clemson_Careers/job/-/Market-Development-Coordinator_JR-10097

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