Extension Agent, Fayette County, Agriculture & Natural Resources - University of Tennessee System : Job Details

Position X2424: Extension Agent, Fayette County

Program Area: Agriculture

Clientele Served: Adult & Youth

Headquarters: Somerville, TN

Screening of applicants' credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 02/14/2024

Effective Date: 06/01/2024

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Fayette County. Fayette County Government funds 28% of the position salary and benefits costs.

BENEFITS

Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Plan, execute, and evaluate Agriculture and Natural Resources (75%) and 4-H Youth Development (25%) programs.

* Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in ANR/4-H Youth Development.

* Assume joint responsibility for all applicable ANR/4-H Youth Development projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.

* Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for the 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture programs.

* Secure extramural funds to support Extension programs via grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.

* Develop and maintain expertise about issues important to ANR/4-H Youth Development in the county.

* Cooperate with the staff in promoting the total Extension program.

* Develop a network of relationships with key stakeholders, organizations, and Extension employees pertinent to Extension programs in the county.

* Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.

* 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or closely related field is required.

* Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master's degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to position start date are welcome to apply.

* A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions

UT Extension Phone: (865) ###-####

212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) ###-####

Knoxville TN 37996-4525

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