Communication Skills, Conferences, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Program Planning, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Position Information
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)
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Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
Other
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Lawrence County Extension Office
Position Number
120865
Advertised Salary
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Job Description
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
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
07/08/2026
Close Date
08/08/2026
Job Category
Clerical
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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