Part-Time Extension Program Assistant, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Cocke County: UT Extension

The Part-Time Extension Program Assistant will work up to 16 hours a week focusing on Agriculture & Natural Resources educational programming. This position is responsible to the County Extension Director and will work under the direction of the lead Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings for youth and adult audiences.

• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in the areas of Agriculture & 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

• Experience:

  • Two to three years of related experience desired

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills needed

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher

  • Teaching skills with youth and/or adults

• Successful applicant must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license

• Clear background check will be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Associate’s Degree

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Teaching experience

Work Location

• Onsite at the UT Extension Cocke County office in Newport, TN.

Compensation and Benefits:

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About UT Extension:

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities, to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.