Extension Agent, Fayette County, Agriculture & Natural Resources
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Somerville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
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.
Qualifications :
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.
- 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.
UT Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245
212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882
Knoxville TN 37996-4525
E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu
Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu
