Extension Agent - Roane County

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

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Extension Agent - Roane 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 Roane County Extension Office

Position Number

Position Number 120835

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 ofTSU and Roane 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 adulthorticulture educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includesplanning, executing, and evaluating programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-Hclubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interestclasses. Program delivery methods will involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits,phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop andmaintain 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/Shewill perform other related duties as required by County and Regional, and State Extension
Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a concentration in horticulture science or related
field. Experience in Extension, teaching or working in a position involving commercial or
home horticulture is preferred. Basic knowledge and understanding of Extension program
planning, implementation and evaluation; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with
teams; communicate effectively and market extension programs is desirable.

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/11/2026

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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