Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development - Lawrence County

Tennessee State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University invites applications for the role of Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development. The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Lawrence County Extension.

This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development, responsible for implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development educational programs in the county. It also includes executing programs, events, and activities through 4-H clubs, project groups, workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must provide own transportation, have access to a personal vehicle, and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and work successfully in team environments with UT and TSU Extension programming staff.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to document and market program impacts and model self‑reliance in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement, evaluate, and report 4-H Youth Development educational programs as needed in the county.
• Execute programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-H clubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes.
• Perform other related duties as required by County, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Job description

Thank you for selecting
Tennessee State University
as your Employer of Choice

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

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 Lawrence County Extension Office

Position Number

Position Number 120865

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University invites applications for the role of Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development.The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Lawrence County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includes executing programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-H clubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes. He/She will perform other related duties as required by County, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must provide own transportation, have access to a personal vehicle, and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and work successfully in team environments with UT and TSU Extension programming staff.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to document and market program impacts and model self‑reliance in a collaborative environment.

Open Date

Open Date 07/08/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/08/2026

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.