Extension Agent, Gibson County, 4-H Youth Development

Extension Agent, Gibson County, 4-H Youth Development - 24000000VD 

Description

 

Position X2443:    Extension Agent, Gibson County

Program Area:      4-H Youth Development

Clientele Served:  4-H Youth

Headquarters:       Trenton, TN

 

Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued:     05/10/2024

Effective Date:   07/01/2024

 

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Gibson County. Gibson County Government funds 37% 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 :          Plans, executes, and evaluates 4-H Youth Development (100%) educational programs.          Implements, evaluates, and reports 4-H Youth Development Programs related to organization, leadership, recognition, sponsorship, etc.          Assumes responsibility for all youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.          Secures and trains volunteer leaders and serves as an educational resource for educational youth programs within the county.          Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in youth development.          Provides 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. REQUIREMENTS:           Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or youth development 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.    Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions        UT Extension                         Phone:    (865) 974-7245      212 D Morgan Hall                Fax:        (865) 974-0882      Knoxville TN 37996-4525     E-mail:     [email protected] Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu

 

Job
  Extension Service Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Trenton 
Organization
  Gibson County 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  May 10, 2024, 1:11:38 PM