Extension Agent - Madison County

Tennessee State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The successful candidate will join Tennessee State University as part of the Madison County Extension team, focusing 4-H Youth Development. The role requires developing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county education programs to youth and families.

Responsibilities include delivering programs via clubs, workshops, camps, and special events; recruiting volunteers; maintaining public relations with schools, agencies, and sponsors; and collaborating with UT/TSU Extension personnel to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience with STEM preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Extension program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and travel.
• Access to a personal vehicle and valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report county 4-H educational programs.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs, events, and activities through 4-H clubs, project groups, workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes.
• Volunteer recruitment, site and home visits, phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc.
• Develop and maintain good public relations with educational officials, partners, sponsors and elected/appointed officials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, or related field

Job description

Thank you for selecting
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Extension Agent - Madison 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

Position Number

Position Number 111945

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Madison County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H 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

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, or other closely related discipline. Knowledge and experience with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) preferred. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Extension program planning, implementation and evaluation. Proven effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with teams.
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; ability to communicate effectively 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

Open Date 08/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/18/2026

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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