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Extension Agent, Fayette County, Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Position Number: 5693511
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Extension Agent, Fayette County, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Position X2424: Extension Agent, Fayette County

Program Area: Agriculture

Clientele Served: Adult & Youth

Headquarters: Somerville, TN

Screening of applicants' credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 02/14/2024

Effective Date: 06/01/2024

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Fayette County. Fayette County Government funds 28% of the position salary and benefits costs.

BENEFITS

Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, execute, and evaluate Agriculture and Natural Resources (75%) and 4-H Youth Development (25%) programs.
Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in ANR/4-H Youth Development.
Assume joint responsibility for all applicable ANR/4-H Youth Development projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.
Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for the 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture programs.
Secure extramural funds to support Extension programs via grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
Develop and maintain expertise about issues important to ANR/4-H Youth Development in the county.
Cooperate with the staff in promoting the total Extension program.
Develop a network of relationships with key stakeholders, organizations, and Extension employees pertinent to Extension programs in the county.
Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.
Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
Assume other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or closely related field is required.
Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master's degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to position start date are welcome to apply.
A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions

UT Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245

212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882

Knoxville TN 37996-4525

E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu

Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu

Job
Extension Service Professional

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Somerville

Organization
Fayette County Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Aug 1, 2024, 7:51:04 PM

To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_martin/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000000BN&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC