Extension Agent - White

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.

Position Title Extension Agent - White County

College of Agriculture

Extension Services

37.5

Fiscal (12 months)

Full-Time

Other

White County

111560

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Monthly

The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and White County Extension. This
position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for planning,
implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development educational programs as
needed in the county. In addition, this position includes planning, executing, and evaluating
programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-H clubs, project groups, educational
workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes. Program delivery methods will
involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits, phone calls, workshops, newsletters,
media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop and maintain 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/She will perform other related duties as
required by County, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, or closely related field is required. Experience in
Extension, teaching or other youth development activities is preferred. Ability to work a
flexible schedule which will include some nights, weekends, and overnight travel. Access to
a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license. The
applicant should also possess the following qualifications: comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of program planning, implementation and evaluation; strong interpersonal
skills and the ability to work with teams; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
written form using print media, radio, and television; ability to document and market
program impacts and provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative
environment; ability to work with UT and TSU Extension programming personnel.

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.

10/11/2026

11/11/2026

Administrative/Professional

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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