What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Agent, Union County, 4-H Youth Development position at University of Tennessee?
Position X2444: Extension Agent, Union County
Program Area: 4-H Youth Development
Clientele Served: 4-H Youth
Headquarters: Maynardville, TN
Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Issued: 05/10/2024
Effective Date: 09/01/2024
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Union County. Union County Government funds 22% 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.
Job
Extension Service Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Maynardville
Organization
Union County
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute
Institute of Agriculture
Job Posting
May 10, 2024, 2:06:17 PM
Responsibilities
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
Program Area: 4-H Youth Development
Clientele Served: 4-H Youth
Headquarters: Maynardville, TN
Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Issued: 05/10/2024
Effective Date: 09/01/2024
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Union County. Union County Government funds 22% 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.
Job
Extension Service Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Maynardville
Organization
Union County
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute
Institute of Agriculture
Job Posting
May 10, 2024, 2:06:17 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.
- 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.
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
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