Extension Agent I

Position Information Position Title Extension Agent I - Williamson 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 Franklin, TN Position Number 120880 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description This position is based at the Williamson County Extension office, in Franklin, Tennessee. The extension agent is responsible to the County Director for administrative and program matters. The agent will spend 100% of their time with adult agriculture programs.

Duties include:

• Plan, execute, evaluate and report on Adult Agriculture programs and activities
• Engage in site and farm visits, phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc.
• Assist clientele with decisions in marketing their product
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with education officials, related agencies, community groups, elected and appointed officials, and the general public
• Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or as assigned by the County Extension Director, Program Leader or TSU Associate Dean of Extension Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture with a concentration in animal or plant science, preference being animal science.

Experience in Extension, teaching or working in a position involving livestock, forage, or horticultural production is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams, an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to document and market program impacts, and provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative environment 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 06/01/2026 Close Date 07/01/2026 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.