Extension Agent, Agriculture, Hickman County: UT Extension

University of Tennessee•Centerville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Extension is hiring an Agriculture Extension Agent serving adult clientele in Hickman County, headquartered in Centerville, Tennessee. Extension agents teach people in rural, suburban, and urban settings, using locations such as county Extension offices, farms, agribusinesses, gardens, and homes. They also use newspapers, radio, television, websites, direct mail, and email to share current research information. The agent plans, delivers, and evaluates Agriculture and Natural Resources programs responsive to local educational needs, while maintaining professional relationships and engaging supporters and volunteers. The role reports to the County Director for administrative and program matters. The position is jointly funded by UT Extension and Hickman County, with the county funding 22% of salary and benefits costs. The target start date is January 1, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
Meet at least one academic qualification: 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 full-time in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.
For internal transfer requests: normally have at least 18 months of employment with Extension in the current location, a satisfactory or higher performance rating for the previous 18 months, and training appropriate for the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Work experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Stay current on Agriculture, Marketing, and Community Economic Development information to address the county’s educational needs.
Establish and maintain working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agribusinesses, agricultural agencies, and the general public.
Develop supporters and volunteers to help deliver programs.
Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
Provide accurate and timely reports of program accomplishments and impacts in the UT Extension reporting system.
Address administrative and program matters with the County Director, to whom the position is responsible.
Lead activities that meet the needs of all eligible clientele, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.