Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Haywood County: UT Extension

University of Tennessee•Brownsville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, serves Haywood County and works with 4-H youth. Tennessee Extension agents teach in a variety of settings, including county Extension offices, auditoriums, agribusinesses, farms, gardens, and homes. They also use newspapers, radio, television, websites, direct mail, and email to share current research information with Tennesseans. The position plans, delivers, and evaluates 4-H Youth Development educational programs; supports program organization, leadership, recognition, and sponsorship; and oversees youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees. The agent recruits and trains volunteer leaders, provides educational resources for youth programs in the county, and stays current on youth development research. The role reports to the County Extension Director and provides activities that serve all eligible clientele without discrimination. The position is based in Haywood County, with headquarters in Brownsville, Tennessee, and is performed on-site. It is jointly funded by UT Extension and Haywood County. The target start date is January 1, 2027. Salary is commensurate with training and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a field related to Education and/or youth development.
Meet one of the following academic criteria: a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale; a minimum senior-year undergraduate GPA of 3.0; or an earned master's degree.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Work experience in a related field.
For internal transfer applicants: normally have been employed with Extension in the current location for at least 18 months, have a satisfactory or above performance rating for the previous 18 months, and have training appropriate for the assignment.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development educational programs.
Implement, evaluate, and report 4-H Youth Development programs related to organization, leadership, recognition, and sponsorship.
Assume responsibility for youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.
Secure and train volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for youth programs in the county.
Keep current on the latest research information in youth development.
Provide leadership for activities that meet the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Perform other duties as assigned.