Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development - Lawrence

• Position Title:
  
  Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development - Lawrence 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)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Campus:
  Other
• Location:
  
  Lawrence County Extension Office
• Position Number: 120865
• Pay Basis:
  Semi-Monthly
• Open Date: 07/08/2026
• Close Date: 08/08/2026
• Job Category:
  Clerical

Tennessee State University invites applications for the role of Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development. The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Lawrence County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includes executing programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-H clubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interest classes.

He/She will perform other related duties as required by County, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must provide own transportation, have access to a personal vehicle, and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and work successfully in team environments with UT and TSU Extension programming staff.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to document and market program impacts and model self-reliance in a collaborative environment.

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.

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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