Extension Program Assistant, Overton County, UT Extension: UTIA

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Livingston, TN, USA

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

The Program Assistant II is responsible to the County Extension Director and works under the direction of the lead 4-H Youth Development Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings to youth audiences in the area of 4-H Youth Development and other program areas. This position will assist with conducting educational programs and maintaining program records. This position will plan, execute and evaluate 4-H educational programs under the direction of the 4-H Youth Development Agent and for other program areas under the County Director.

This position is partly funded by the county.

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The Program Assistant II is responsible to the County Extension Director and works under the direction of the lead 4-H Youth Development Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings to youth audiences in the area of 4-H Youth Development and other program areas. This position will assist with conducting educational programs and maintaining program records. This position will plan, execute and evaluate 4-H educational programs under the direction of the 4-H Youth Development Agent and for other program areas under the County Director.

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent

  • Two to three years of related experience desired

  • 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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

  • Teaching skills to adult and youth

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree

  • Teaching experience

Work Location Overton County, Livingston 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.

  • Collaborate effectively with community and state-level partners to implement specific program components of 4-H Youth Development Program.

  • Assist in the delivery and maintenance of the 4-H Youth Development Program in the county.

  • Maintain and grow positive partnerships with local organizations, vendors, agencies, and general public in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program.

  • Assist with Ag & Natural Resource and Family and Family & Consumer Science programs as needed.

  • Assist with community needs assessments and evaluation requirements as needed.

  • 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.

  • Be responsible for up to 40 hours per week.

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