Extension Agent - Loudon County

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Extension Agent - Loudon County Division College of Agriculture Department Extension Services Number of hours per week 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 Extension - Loudon County Position Number 002640 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 of

TSU and Loudon 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 adult

horticulture 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

A bachelor's degree in agriculture, 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; strong 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 09/28/2026 Close Date 10/28/2026 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 https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11003

Reference Letter

References

Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents