What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Agent position at University of Tennessee?
Extension Agent, Pickett County, 4-H Youth Development
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Position X2294: Extension Agent, Pickett County
Program Area: 4-H Youth Development
Clientele Served: 4-H Youth
Headquarters: Byrdstown, TN
Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Issued: 09/21/2022
Effective Date: 01/01/2023
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded by UT Extension. Eventually, this position will be funded by UT and Pickett County Government at the level of 22%.
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.
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 a BS degree/work experience in horticulture.
- 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
Salary : $45,000 - $57,000
