Extension Agent — 4-H & Agriculture Specialist

Tennessee State University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

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 Roane County Extension, focusing 75% on 4-H Youth Development and 25% on adult Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The role involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension programs, delivering activities through clubs, workshops, and events, and building strong relations with schools, sponsors, and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Effective communication and ability to market extension programs.
• Experience in Extension, teaching, or horticulture-related work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report county 4-H Youth Development programs and adult horticulture programs.
• Coordinate programs, events, and activities through clubs, groups, workshops, camps, and special classes.
• Develop and maintain public relations with educational officials, partners, sponsors, and officials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a concentration in horticulture science or 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 Roane County Extension, focusing 75% on 4-H Youth Development and 25% on adult Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The role involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension programs, delivering activities through clubs, workshops, and events, and building strong relations with schools, sponsors, and