Extension Program Leader, Western Region, 4-H Youth Development

POSITION X2457 Extension Program Leader - 4-H Youth Development

LOCATION The University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Western Region Office, Jackson, TN

EFFECTIVE DATE December 1, 2024 Screening of applicants' credentials will begin October 6, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Employees 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Extension Program Leader is responsible to the Regional Director in the Western Region for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of county and region 4-H Youth Development programs in 31 counties.

Qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting region-wide programs in 4-H Youth Development.
• Provide programmatic leadership and support for identified priority programs consistent with county, state and national priorities.
• Assist county and area staff through training, coaching, and support in evaluating and reporting on outcome-based programs.
• Maintain a close, ongoing working relationship with the UT and TSU State 4-H Youth Development Leaders. A collaborative relationship will be maintained with all county staff, regional staff and state Extension specialists.
• Maintain a professional schedule to coordinate multi-county, regional and statewide programs.
• Provide leadership for programs that meet the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status.
• Assist county and area staff in using effective Extension marketing resources.
• Assist recently employed personnel in developing and implementing a Professional Development Plan and work closely with new employees during their probationary periods.
• Work with County Directors to onboard new 4-H Youth Development agents.
• Collaborate with County Director in evaluating applicants for county and area positions and chairing county-based search committees as needed.
• Recommend, coordinate, plan, conduct, and evaluate in-service trainings for area and county Extension professionals, in cooperation with leadership teams and specialists.
• 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.
• Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Extension Education, or closely related field of study.
• Extension experience is required. County-level Extension experience is preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to plan, implement, organize, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Proven track record of effective communication including coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
• Must be able to meet travel requirements for the position.
• Working knowledge of current software programs including Microsoft Office.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online by clicking this link: External Applicants

Submit a complete application packet which includes a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Tracey Sullivan

Program Leader

Agriculture & Natural Resource

Western Region

WTREC, 605 Airways Blvd.,

Jackson, TN 38301

7314254724 Office / 7317803106 Mobile

tsulliva@utk.edu

https://utextension.tennessee.edu/