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Position X2466\:    Extension Agent, Cannon County

Program Area\:      Agriculture

Clientele Served\:  Adult

Headquarters\:       Woodbury, TN

 

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

Date Issued\:     10/06/2024

Effective Date\:   01/01/2025

 

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Cannon County. Cannon County Government funds 22% 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•          Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
•          Keep abreast of the latest information in Agriculture, Marketing and Community Economic Development to meet the educational needs of the county.
•          Establish and maintain good working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agri-business, agricultural agencies, and general public.
•          Develop a cadre of supporters and volunteers to aid in the delivery of programs.
•          Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
•          Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.
•          Responsible to the County Director in all administrative and program matters.
•          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 responsibilities 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 the position start date are welcome to apply.
•          A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) 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