Extension Agent - White County

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Flexible benefits plans

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applications for an Extension Agent - White County in the College of Agriculture, Extension Services. The 100% 4-H Youth Development position involves planning, delivering, and evaluating educational programs across clubs, workshops, and events in White County.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field; candidate should show experience in Extension or youth development and be able to work a flexible schedule with travel.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule which may include some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report 4-H Youth Development educational programs in White County.
• Develop and maintain public relations with educational officials, partner agencies, and program sponsors.
• Plan and evaluate programs according to County, State, and Federal guidelines.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Extension Agent - White 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)

If modified, list months

Job Type Full-Time

Campus Other

If other location, please indicate White County

Position Number 111560

Qualifications

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and White County Extension. This

position is 100% 4-H Youth Development.

This position will be responsible for planning,

implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development 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, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, 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 10/11/2026

Close Date 11/11/2026

Job Category Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number

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.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11100

Reference Letter

References

Required

Minimum References Required 2

Recommendation Deadline