Extension Specialist, Farm Management - UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Extension Specialist, Farm Management position at the University of Tennessee involves working with regional, county, and state Extension staff, as well as other MANAGE team members. The role focuses on planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, reporting, and evaluating state, area, and county programs in farm and financial management, small rural agriculture-related business analysis and management, economics of alternative agriculture, and marketing. The position is based at the UT Center of Farm Management in Athens, TN, and serves multiple counties including Cumberland, Roane, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Sequatchie, Hamilton, McMinn, Bradley, and Polk Counties. The target start date for this position is April 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics (Farm Management) or a closely related field.
• Experience in agricultural economics, farm management, agricultural finance, or related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs through workshops, meetings, seminars, farm and office visits, and direct counseling with farm families and small rural businesses.
• Teach farm and rural small agricultural-related business planning, decision-making, marketing, and feasibility analysis.
• Develop an effective Extension educational program.
• Utilize economic outlook meetings, mass media, and other appropriate teaching methods in the delivery of educational programs.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Regional Agriculture and Natural Resources Leaders, state staff in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, other state specialists, and agents in the designated area.
• Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
• Accurately report ANR program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system in a timely fashion.
• Provide 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.

Benefits

• Group hospitalization and life insurance
• State Employees Retirement
• Workers' Compensation
• Sick and annual leave
• Liberal time off for holidays
• Longevity pay after three years of service
• Reimbursement for official travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree