Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Extension Agent - Roane 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
Roane County Extension Office
Position Number
Advertised Salary
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H/ Agriculture and Natural Resources position. The successful candidate will be a member ofTSU and Roane County Extension. This position is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25%adult Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position will be responsible for planning,implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H Youth Development and adulthorticulture educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includesplanning, executing, and evaluating programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-Hclubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interestclasses. Program delivery methods will involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits,phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop andmaintain 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/Shewill perform other related duties as required by County and Regional, and State Extension
Administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, 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; effective 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.
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
08/12/2026
Close Date
09/11/2026
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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Position Information
Position Title
Extension Agent - Roane 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
Roane County Extension Office
Position Number
Advertised Salary
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University invites applicants for the Extension Agent-4-H/ Agriculture and Natural Resources position. The successful candidate will be a member ofTSU and Roane County Extension. This position is 75% 4-H Youth Development and 25%adult Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position will be responsible for planning,implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H Youth Development and adulthorticulture educational programs as needed in the county. In addition, this position includesplanning, executing, and evaluating programs, events, and activities through traditional 4-Hclubs, project groups, educational workshops, camps, conferences, and special interestclasses. Program delivery methods will involve volunteer recruitment, site and home visits,phone calls, workshops, newsletters, media, etc. The Extension Agent will develop andmaintain 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/Shewill perform other related duties as required by County and Regional, and State Extension
Administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, 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; effective 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.
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
08/12/2026
Close Date
09/11/2026
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.
Quick Link