Agent Development Jobs in Tennessee

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)

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 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, 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

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.

References

Minimum References Required 2

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1

Optional Documents