Extension Area Specialist Floriculture

Position Information Position Title Extension Area Specialist - Floriculture 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 Main Campus If other location, please indicate Rutherford County Extension Office Position Number 120600 Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Description Tennessee State University Office of Extension Services invites applications for the role of Extension Area Specialist - Floriculture - Central Region . This position is based in the Rutherford County Extension office, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and will focus on stakeholders in the Central Region of Tennessee. Daily supervision will be provided by the County Director with administrative and programming matters led by the Regional Director and TSU ANR Program Leader.

Duties include:

Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that include production management, marketing, and financial plan for cut flower growers Implement demonstration and/or variety trial plots Develop and implement the Master Floral Design Program (upon completion oftraining) Provide in-service trainings to agents Assist Central Region Master Gardener Programs related to floriculture Assist 4-H agents with 4-H floriculture and design judging programs Work with extension agents and researchers regarding new developments and trendsin the cut flower production industry. Develop a network of farmers through a regular newsletter and other marketingmethods Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or as assigned by the ProgramLeader or TSU Associate Dean of Extension Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Floriculture 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 are 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 04/01/2026 Close Date 04/30/2026 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.

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