LOCATION University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Department of 4-H Youth Development

EFFECTIVE DATE February 1, 2025

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Employees 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Extension 4-H Camping Specialist position exists to provide leadership for the statewide 4-H residential camping program, focusing on planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming. Responsibilities include coordinating summer staff training, increasing program capacity through marketing, partnerships, and fund development, including grant writing to support 4-H centers with infrastructure and programmatic needs. The position works to ensure long-term goals of the 4-H strategic plan for camping are on track, and develops marketing toolkits and promotional materials. Additional duties include maintaining up-to-date state camping program guidelines, coordinating curriculum, managing communication and registration, and ensuring compliance with UT and ACA policies. The specialist also provides training to county extension professionals, authors educational publications, and supports statewide 4-H events.