Extension Agent 1-Bradley County

About the role

This position is based at the Bradley County Extension office, in Cleveland, Tennessee. The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and Bradley County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development educational programs as needed in the county.
• 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.
• Developing and maintaining good public relations with educational officials, collaborative agencies, program sponsors and elected and appointed officials.
• Planning, executing, and evaluating the 4-H programs based on County, State and Federal Programs and clientele needs.
• Performing other related duties as required by County, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Ability to work with UT and TSU Extension programming personnel.

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.