Position X2104: Extension Agent, Sullivan County

Program Area: Family & Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served: Adult

Headquarters: Blountville, TN

Screening of applicants' credentials will begin 02/26/2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 01/26/2021

Effective Date: 07/01/2021

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Sullivan County. Sullivan County Government funds 55% 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 adult Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs.
• Secure and train volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs within the county.
• Meet with, advise, and train leaders of organized Family and Consumer Sciences groups, including Family and Community Education Clubs.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Secure extramural funds to support Extension programs via grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
• 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.