Extension Agent, Washington County, 4-H Youth Development

Position X2450: Extension Agent, Washington County

Program Area: 4-H Youth Development

Clientele Served: 4-H Youth

Headquarters: Jonesborough, TN

Screening of applicants' credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 08/12/2024

Effective Date: 11/01/2024

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Washington County. Washington County Government funds 50% of the position salary and benefits costs.

BENEFITS

Group 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; reimbursement for official travel.

Qualifications:

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 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 Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245

212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882

Knoxville TN 37996-4525

E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu

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