Extension Agent & County Director, 4-H Youth Development, Tipton County – UTIA Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Extension Agent & County Director, 4-H Youth Development, Tipton County – UTIA University of Tennessee Health Science Center – 4.0

Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$43.2K – $53K a year 21 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Life insurance Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree Agriculture 1 year Full Job Description Position Title X2519: Extension Agent & County Director, 4-

H Youth Development County:

Tipton County Clientele Served:

4-

H Youth Headquarters:

Covington, TN Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Target Start Date:

04/01/2025 Tennessee Extension agents are teachers who work in rural, suburban and urban areas with people from all social, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our classrooms are everywhere…anywhere a person can learn. The classroom may be the county Extension office, an auditorium, an agribusiness firm, a farm, a suburban garden plot or the family home. Agents also use newspapers, radio, television, web sites, and direct mail (or email) as techniques to reach Tennesseans with the latest research information to improve their lives. Responsible for management and operations of the county staff, programs, facilities and equipment. Keep abreast of the latest information in 4-H Youth Development to meet the educational needs of the county. Responsible for the County Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Serve as liaison between the Regional Director, county officials and County Agricultural Extension Committee. Be familiar with the county, its situation and its people. Maintain good public relations with staff and audience. 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

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a field related to Education and/or Youth Development is required. Applicants applying prior to position start date are welcome to apply. 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.

Internal Applicants:

Request for transfer may be approved if applicant: Has normally been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen (18) months. Has a performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and Training appropriate for the assignment. Attach a complete application package which includes a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred. UT Extension 212 D Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4525

Phone:

(865) 974-7245

Email:

Website:

http://utextension.tennessee.edu Work Location On-Site Compensation and Benefits Starting Salary Based on

Education & Experience Salary:

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Tipton County. Tipton County Government funds 32% 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. Find more information on UT Benefits here . Application Instructions For best consideration applicants should submit the materials below immediately 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred. About The College/Department/Division UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.