POSITION X0924Extension Assistant I

LOCATION
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee,
The UT Gardens and Plant Sciences Department

EFFECTIVE DATE
November 1, 2009. Screening of applicants' credentials will begin October 26, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
    Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Salary improvements and employment will be contingent upon performance and funding. This position is funded through June 30, 2011. Future employment is dependent upon performance and availability of additional funds. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, Federal Employees Retirement; Workers' Compensation; study, sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefit programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

JOB DESCRIPTION Plan, coordinate, and implement children, youth, and adult educational programs and special events which can include but are not limited to festivals, concerts, performances, exhibitions, classes, seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences, symposia, tours, children and youth camps, and fieldtrips.
  • Prepare quarterly/yearly calendar of events for use in press releases and the Gardens website, newsletter, and magazine.
  • Plan and implement the gardens' professional photography, rental and wedding policies and fees as well as create a cooperative/contract program with caterers and facility rentals and provide leadership in coordinating these operations and managing the Gardens' master calendar of events, programs, rentals, and fees.
  • Work with UTIA's development and marketing officers on sponsorships, press releases, media relations, and marketing of special events and educational programs.
  • Provide leadership in managing special event or educational program registration using the university's SUPER system.
  • Provide leadership in conducting evaluation of special events and educational programs and summarizing results and preparing wrap-up reports.
  • Contribute to all Gardens publications such as a standing column in the e-newsletter, magazine, and website.
  • Be capable of working independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, motivation, and troubleshooting skills are important.
  • 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, and veteran status.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences, Landscape or related field. Experience in alignment with the appointment is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to plan, organize, apply sound judgment, work independently, communicate, and collaborate effectively with a staff, students, volunteers, and constituents.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html
NEW APPLICANTS
TENNESSEE TRANSFER REQUESTS
Please attach the following electronic documents to the online application or mail hard copies to the contact below:
  • Cover letter and current resume;
  • Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references.
  • Official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

For information contact:
Dr. Susan Hamilton
UTIA Gardens
252 Ellington Plant Sciences Phone: (865) 974-7324
2431 Joe Johnson Drive Fax: (865) 974-1947
Knoxville, TN 37996 TTY/TTD: (865) 974-7245

E-mail: sueham@utk.edu
Web Site: http://www.utextension.utk.edu		REQUIREMENTS
  • Request for transfer/reassignment may be approved if applicant:
  • has been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen months (18) months;
  • has a performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and
  • training appropriate for the assignment

Please complete Transfer/Reassignment form online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/
Dr. Tim L. Cross
Dean and Professor
UT Extension
121 Morgan Hall
Knoxville TN 37996-4530

Phone: (865) 974-7245
Fax: (865) 974-1068

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of the title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the educational amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the above address.

Date Posted: 10/30/2009