4-H Youth Development Extension Agent – County Outreach

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H/Agriculture and Natural Resources position. The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Cocke County Extension.

This position is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25% adult Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H Youth Development and adult horticulture educational programs as needed in the county.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education, or a closely related field is required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Access to a personal vehicle and valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Strong program planning, implementation, evaluation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report county 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Deliver programs through clubs, workshops, camps, and events.
• Develop partnerships with schools, agencies, sponsors, and officials.
• Maintain public relations and report program impacts.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Driving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Self-reliance

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, education, or closely related field

Job description

Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H/Agriculture and Natural Resources position. The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Cocke County Extension.

This position is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25% adult Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H Youth Development and adult horticulture educational programs as needed in the county.