Extension Area Specialist – Floriculture

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 of training)
• 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 trends in the cut flower production industry.
• Develop a network of farmers through a regular newsletter and other marketing methods
• Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or as assigned by the Program Leader or TSU Associate Dean of Extension