Extension Agent - Loudon County

Tennessee State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources position serving Loudon County. The role is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25% adult Agriculture and Natural Resources, responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting programs countywide.

The agent will work with UT and TSU Extension personnel, deliver programs through clubs, workshops, events, and media, and build strong public relations with schools, agencies, sponsors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education, or closely related field required.
• Experience in Extension or youth development preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Access to a personal vehicle and a valid Tennessee driver’s license required.
• Strong skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation and in communicating impacts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report county 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Plan and evaluate adult Agriculture and Natural Resources programs.
• Organize clubs, workshops, camps, conferences, and special classes.
• Recruit volunteers, coordinate site/home visits, newsletters, and media.
• Build and maintain public relations with officials, agencies, sponsors and partners.

Skills

Program planning

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Thank you for selecting
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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Extension Agent - Loudon County

Division

Division College of Agriculture

Department

Department Extension Services

Number of hours per week

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 Extension - Loudon County

Position Number

Position Number 002640

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 Loudon 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

09/28/2026

Close Date

10/28/2026

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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