Extension Agent 4H –Youth Development-Gibson County

Tennessee State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent 4H – Youth Development position serving Gibson County. The role is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25% Adult Agriculture and Natural Resources, coordinating county programs and reporting outcomes across 4-H clubs and workshops.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and evaluating educational programs, recruiting volunteers, and maintaining public relations with officials, partners, and sponsors.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education, or closely related field is required.
• Experience in Extension, teaching or youth development activities preferred.
• Flexibility to work some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver county Extension 4-H Youth Development and adult horticulture programs.
• Coordinate programs through clubs, workshops, camps, and special classes.
• Recruit volunteers, visit sites, and engage with educational officials and sponsors.
• Collaborate with UT and TSU Extension programming personnel.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver’s license

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Thank you for selecting
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Extension Agent 4H –Youth Development-Gibson County

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Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Extension Agent 4H –Youth Development-Gibson County

Division

Division College of Agriculture

Department

Department Extension Services

Number of hours per week

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked

Months per year

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

If modified, list months

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Other

If other location, please indicate

If other location, please indicate Cocke County Extension Office

Position Number

Position Number 069655

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

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.

Open Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

Close Date

Job Category

Job Category Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number

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.

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