Extension Agent 4H –Youth Development-Gibson County

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible benefits

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Flexible schedule

Driving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Self-reliance

Public relations

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Extension Agent 4H –Youth Development-Gibson County

Division

College of Agriculture

Department

Extension Services

Number of hours per week

37.5

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year

Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Other

If other location, please indicate

Cocke County Extension Office

Position Number

069655

Pay Basis

Monthly

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. In addition, this position includes planning, executing, and evaluating programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-H clubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes. Program delivery methods will involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits, phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop and maintain good public relations with educational officials, collaborative agencies, program sponsors and elected and appointed officials. This position will plan, execute, and evaluate the 4-H programs based on County, State and Federal Programs and clientele needs. He/She will perform other related duties as required by County and Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education, or closely related field is required. Experience in Extension, teaching or other youth development activities is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• The applicant should also possess the following qualifications: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of program planning, implementation and evaluation; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form using print media, radio, and television; ability to document and market program impacts and provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative environment; ability to work with UT and TSU Extension programming personnel.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

11/05/2026

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Reference Letter

References

• Minimum References Required: 2