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

University of Tennessee • Brownsville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Extension is hiring an Extension Agent to lead 4-H Youth Development in Haywood County, headquartered in Brownsville, Tennessee. Tennessee Extension agents teach and share research-based information with people in rural, suburban, and urban communities through settings such as county Extension offices, farms, businesses, gardens, and homes, as well as through media and digital communications. This position serves 4-H youth and is responsible for planning, carrying out, and evaluating county 4-H educational programming. The target start date is January 1, 2027. The agent is responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on youth development research. The position is jointly funded by UT Extension and Haywood County. Starting 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 at least one academic qualification: a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale; a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study; or an earned master’s degree.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
• Submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

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.
• Recruit 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 and report to the County Extension Director.
• Lead 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.

Benefits

• Group hospitalization and life insurance.
• State Retirement.
• Workers’ Compensation.
• Sick and annual leave.
• University of Tennessee and state benefits programs.
• Liberal time off for holidays.
• Longevity pay after three years of service.
• Reimbursement for official travel.
• Career development and coaching, continued education, and development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level