Location: Tiptonville,TN, USA
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Position X2458: Extension Agent & County Director, Lake County
Program Area: 4-H Youth Development
Clientele Served: 4-H Youth
Headquarters: Tiptonville, TN
Screening of applicants' credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Issued: 09/24/2024
Effective Date: 11/01/2024
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Lake County. Lake 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:
* Responsible for management and operations of the county staff, programs, facilities and equipment.
* Keep abreast of the latest information in 4-H Youth Development to meet the educational needs of the county.
* Responsible for the County Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
* Serve as liaison between the Regional Director, county officials and County Agricultural Extension Committee.
* Be familiar with the county, its situation and its people.
* Maintain good public relations with staff and audience.
* 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 Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a field related to Education and/or Youth Development is required.
* Master's Degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a field related to Education and/or Youth Development is required. Applicants applying 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.
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