Extension Agent-Davidson County

Division: College of Agriculture

Department: Extension Services

Number of hours
per week: 37.5

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Other

If
other location, please indicate: Davidson County

Position Number: 012241

Advertised
Salary: TBD

Pay Basis: Monthly

Job Description

The successful candidate
will be a member of TSU and Davidson County Extension. This position is 100% 4-H Youth Development. This position will be
responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting county extension 4-H 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

Bachelor’s degree required in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Education or related discipline.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Extension program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Strong interpersonal skills and the
ability to work with teams. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form. Ability to document and market program impacts.
Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate 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.

Close Date: 03/09/2026

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/10326

Minimum References Required: 2