| Location | Harriman, TN |
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Position Title Extension Agent - Roane County Division College of Agriculture Department Extension Services Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Other If other location, please indicate Roane County Extension Office Position Number 120835 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description
Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H/ Agriculture and Natural Resources position. The successful candidate will be a member ofTSU and Roane County Extension. This position is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25%adult Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position will be responsible for planning,implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H Youth Development and adulthorticulture educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includesplanning, executing, and evaluating programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-Hclubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interestclasses. Program delivery methods will involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits,phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop andmaintain good public relations with educational officials, collaborative agencies, program sponsors and elected and appointed officials. This position will plan, execute, and evaluate the 4-H programs based on County, State and Federal Programs and clientele needs. He/Shewill perform other related duties as required by County and Regional, and State Extension
Administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Agriculture with a concentration in horticulture science or related
field. Experience in Extension, teaching or working in a position involving commercial or
home horticulture is preferred. Basic knowledge and understanding of Extension program
planning, implementation and evaluation; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with
teams; communicate effectively and market extension programs is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date 10/12/2026 Close Date 11/11/2026 Job Category Administrative/Professional Requisition Number Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10723
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