Extension Agent 1-Bradley County

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Position Information


Position Title
Extension Agent 1-Bradley 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
Main Campus


If other location, please indicate
Bradley County


Position Number
087200


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Description

Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Extension Agent 1 .

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 l 00% 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, 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. 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
04/24/2026


Close Date
06/24/2026


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.

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