Extension Agent - White County

Position Information

Position Title

Extension Agent - White 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

White County

Position Number

111560

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a member of TSU and White County Extension. This

position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be responsible for planning,

implementing, evaluating, and reporting 4-H Youth Development 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, Regional, and State Extension Administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, 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

10/11/2026

Close Date

11/11/2026

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

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11100

Reference Letter

References

Minimum References Required

2

Recommendation Deadline

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents