Extension Agent-Davidson

Position: Extension Agent-Davidson County
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Extension Agent-Davidson 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
Davidson County

Position Number
012241

Advertised Salary
TBD

Pay Basis
Monthly

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Davidson County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H 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 and Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education or related discipline. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Extension program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form. Ability to document and market program impacts. Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative environment.

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
02/06/2026

Close Date
03/09/2026

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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