Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA

University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN
Remote

About The Position

The Extension Specialist for 4-H Awards, Recognition, and College & Career Readiness provides statewide leadership for Tennessee 4-H recognition programs, including youth achievement, judging events, scholarships, and major award processes. This position also supports college and career readiness initiatives that help youth connect 4-H experiences to future education and workforce opportunities, including Next Chapter and related pathway programs. The specialist works closely with agents, regional staff, volunteers, partners, and other state specialists to strengthen recognition systems, provide training and resources, and support meaningful youth development experiences across Tennessee 4-H.

Requirements

  • Statewide leadership for Tennessee 4-H recognition programs.
  • Support college and career readiness initiatives.
  • Work closely with agents, regional staff, volunteers, partners, and other state specialists.
  • Strengthen recognition systems.
  • Provide training and resources.
  • Support meaningful youth development experiences across Tennessee 4-H.

Responsibilities

  • Provide statewide leadership for Tennessee 4-H recognition programs.
  • Manage youth achievement, judging events, scholarships, and major award processes.
  • Support college and career readiness initiatives, including Next Chapter and related pathway programs.
  • Work with agents, regional staff, volunteers, partners, and other state specialists.
  • Strengthen recognition systems.
  • Provide training and resources.
  • Support meaningful youth development experiences across Tennessee 4-H.

Benefits

  • Compensation
  • Work-life balance
  • Career development and coaching
  • Continued education
  • Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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