Extension Agent, Lake County, Agriculture & Natural Resources

University of Tennessee, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Tiptonville, TENNESSEE

Extension Agent, Lake County, Agriculture & Natural Resources - 24000000J2 



Description

 

Position X2431:    Extension Agent, Lake County

Program Area:      Agriculture

Clientele Served:  Adult

Headquarters:       Tiptonville, TN

 

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

Date Issued:     03/13/2024

Effective Date:   07/01/2024

 

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Lake County. Lake County Government funds 22% 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 programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  •          Keep abreast of the latest information in Agriculture, Marketing and Community Economic Development to meet the educational needs of the county.
  •          Establish and maintain good working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agri-business, agricultural agencies, and general public.
  •          Develop a cadre of supporters and volunteers to aid in the delivery of programs.
  •          Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
  •          Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.
  •          Responsible to the County Director in all administrative and program matters.
  •          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 responsibilities as assigned.

 REQUIREMENTS:

  •         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) resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) 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-Tiptonville 
Organization
  Lake County 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Mar 13, 2024, 12:14:15 PM 



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