Extension Area Specialist – Floriculture

Division: College of Agriculture

Department: Extension Services

Number of hours
per week: 37.5

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Main Campus

If other location, please indicate: Rutherford County Extension Office

Position Number:
120600

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Office of Extension Services invites applications
for the role of Extension Area Specialist – Floriculture – Central Region.

This position is based in the Rutherford
County Extension office, in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee and will focus on stakeholders in the Central Region of Tennessee.
Daily
supervision will be provided by the County Director with administrative and programming
matters led by the Regional Director and
TSU ANR Program Leader.

Duties include:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that include production

management, marketing, and financial plan for cut flower growers

• Implement demonstration and/or variety trial plots
• Develop and implement the Master Floral Design Program (upon completion oftraining)
• Provide in-service trainings to agents
• Assist Central Region Master Gardener Programs related to floriculture
• Assist 4-H agents with 4-H floriculture and
  design judging programs
• Work with extension agents and researchers regarding new developments and trendsin the cut flower
  production industry.
• Develop a network of farmers through a regular newsletter and other marketingmethods
• Assume other
  duties as necessary due to vacancies or as assigned by the ProgramLeader or TSU Associate Dean of Extension

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Floriculture or related field. Experience
in Extension, teaching or working in a position involving commercial or home horticulture is preferred. Basic knowledge and understanding of
Extension program planning,implementation and evaluation; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with teams, communicate effectively
and market extension programs are desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent
upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts
for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon
hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to
provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for
the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you
provided.

Close Date: 06/14/2026

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers
eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10488

Minimum References
Required: 2

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