Extension Agent, Agriculture, Hickman County: UT Extension

University of Tennessee•Centerville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Agent, Agriculture, serves adult clientele in Hickman County, headquartered in Centerville, Tennessee. Tennessee Extension agents teach and deliver research-based information to people in rural, suburban, and urban settings, using locations such as county Extension offices, farms, agribusinesses, community venues, and homes, as well as media and digital communications. The agent plans, delivers, and evaluates Agriculture and Natural Resources programming that addresses county educational needs, and provides leadership for inclusive programs serving all eligible clientele. The position is responsible to the County Director for administrative and program matters. 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: cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale; senior-year GPA of 3.0; or an earned master’s degree.
Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without needing employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and official or unofficial transcripts showing degrees conferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Keep abreast of current information in Agriculture, Marketing, and Community Economic Development to meet the county’s educational needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agribusinesses, agricultural agencies, and the general public.
Develop supporters and volunteers to assist in delivering programs.
Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
Accurately and promptly report program accomplishments and impacts in the UT Extension reporting system.
Report to the County Director on administrative and program matters.
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.