University of Tennessee hiring Extension Agent, Henderson County, 4-H Youth Development in Lexington, TN | LinkedIn (2024)

Position X2446: Extension Agent, Henderson CountyProgram Area: 4-H Youth DevelopmentClientele Served: 4-H YouthHeadquarters: Lexington, TNScreening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 07/11/2024

Effective Date: 09/01/2024

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. Henderson County Government funds 100% of the position salary and benefits costs.

BenefitsGroup hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursem*nt for official travel.

JobExtension Service Professional

Primary LocationUS-Tennessee-Lexington

OrganizationHenderson County

Campus/InstituteInstitute of Agriculture

ScheduleFull-time

Job PostingJul 11, 2024, 3:11:07 PM

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and evaluates 4-H Youth Development (100%) educational programs.
• Implements, evaluates, and reports 4-H Youth Development Programs related to organization, leadership, recognition, sponsorship, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for all youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.
• Secures and trains volunteer leaders and serves as an educational resource for educational youth programs within the county.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in youth development.
• Provides leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or youth development is required.
• Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to the position start date are welcome to apply.
• A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions

UT ExtensionPhone:(865) 974-7245

212 D Morgan HallFax:(865) 974-0882

Knoxville TN 37996-4525

E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu

Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu