Top 502 Youth development professional Jobs in Tennessee

Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Director of Youth Development
Urban Dove Inc —Memphis, TN
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Case Manager - Hybrid work from home
Envoi Associates —Nashville, TN
- $58,656 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - NETWORK DEVELOPMENT INTAKE DIVISION - STATEWIDE - 08182026-80230
Children's Services —Tennessee
- $4,057 - $5,078 a month
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
5d
Miscellaneous Temp - Youth Development Specialist (Director of Community Services)
Shelby County Government —Memphis, TN
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
4d
Educational Consultant
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Computer literacy
2d
DCS Court Liaison-Program Specialist
TN Department of Children's Services —Montgomery County, TN
- $4,057 a month
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Manager, Community Relations
Tennessee Titans —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Library Branch Supervisor - North Branch
Montgomery County, Tennessee —Clarksville, TN
- From $76,119.61 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND FAMILY LINK INITIATIVES - 80205
Mental Health —Nashville, TN
- $6,544 - $124,356 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- 3 years
4d
Program Director - Westwood High
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Management
TeamWorks Career Services Youth Connector
AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC —Memphis, TN
- $43,000 - $46,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Early Talent Development Specialist
Mental Health Cooperative —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Program Director - Craigmont High
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Management
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Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region —Monroe County, TN
- From $11 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Swim Instructor (PT) - Millington YMCA
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Millington, TN
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to sit for extended periods
Lifeguard (PT) - Bartlett YMCA
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Bartlett, TN
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Swim Instructor (PT) - Schilling YMCA
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Collierville, TN
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to sit for extended periods
Lifeguard (PT)- Schilling YMCA
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Collierville, TN
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level

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Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA

University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Master's degree
Teaching
Working with youth

Full Job Description

The Extension Specialist for 4-H Awards, Recognition, and College & Career Readiness provides statewide leadership for Tennessee 4-H recognition programs, including youth achievement, judging events, scholarships, and major award processes. This position also supports college and career readiness initiatives that help youth connect 4-H experiences to future education and workforce opportunities, including Next Chapter and related pathway programs. The specialist works closely with agents, regional staff, volunteers, partners, and other state specialists to strengthen recognition systems, provide training and resources, and support meaningful youth development experiences across Tennessee 4-H.

Awards and Recognition Program Leadership

Provide statewide leadership, program development, and management for Tennessee 4-H awards and recognition programs, including project achievement, portfolios, judging events, educational contests, scholarships, and honorary recognitions.

Coordinate and maintain guidelines, timelines, application processes, scoring procedures, and evaluation tools for recognition programs.

Manage submission, review, and selection processes for youth achievement, scholarships, and state-level recognition programs.

Work with regional offices to support consistent implementation of Tennessee Honor Club, All Stars, and Vol State Recognition at county, regional, and state levels.

Collaborate with Extension staff and partners to plan recognition ceremonies and public acknowledgments that celebrate youth, volunteers, agents, families, and supporters.

College and Career Readiness

Provide leadership for 4-H college and career readiness efforts that help youth connect 4-H project work, leadership, and service to postsecondary and workforce opportunities.

Support and expand initiatives such as Next Chapter, college credit opportunities, career exploration, credentials, and workforce skill development.

Collaborate with university faculty, state agencies, and external partners to align 4-H experiences with career readiness and future workforce needs.

Provide resources and support to agents and regional staff as they incorporate career exploration and employability skills into local and regional programs.

Educational Support and Collaboration

Develop and deliver educational programs, curricula, and resources that support awards, recognition, college and career readiness, and positive youth development.

Conduct needs assessments and use evaluation data to guide program improvement, resource development, and statewide educational priorities.

Provide training, teaching, and technical assistance to Extension agents, volunteers, and partners through workshops, conferences, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.

Tennessee State Fair Support

Collaborate with the designated Tennessee State Fair liaison and other staff to support 4-H educational displays, contests, recognition opportunities, and youth participation.

Assist with communication, preparation, and coordination related to 4-H youth engagement at the State Fair as needed.

Evaluation and Reporting

Evaluate awards, recognition, and career readiness efforts to measure participation, outcomes, and impact.

Compile reports and documentation for Extension leadership, funders, and partners.

Required Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in the appropriate discipline
Experience: Requires a Master's degree in the appropriate discipline with substantial work experience which demonstrates promise in teaching, Extension and/or service in alignment with the appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of 4-H youth development programming
- Willingness to travel statewide and work evenings and weekends as needed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: PhD. in the appropriate discipline
Experience: PhD. In the appropriate discipline with 4 years experience as an Extension Specialist I with satisfactory or better performance ratings.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of Extension programming, college and career readiness, workforce development, program development, curriculum design, and needs assessment.
- Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple statewide programs, events, and deadlines.
- Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs, curricula, resources, and professional development opportunities for diverse audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with agents, volunteers, youth, university faculty, partners, and stakeholders.
- Skill in program evaluation, reporting, data management, and using assessment results to guide program improvement.
- Proficiency with technology, online systems, and communication platforms.

Work Location

Location: Knoxville, TN
Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hiring range: Starting salary based on education & experience

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

Resume
Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.

4-H is the youth development program of UT Extension. Preparing young people to become responsible, capable, and involved leaders and citizens of Tennessee, and the nation, is the goal of the 4-H program. The goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices, and form positive attitudes—values young people will rely on throughout their lives. Tennessee 4-H, a component of the Tennessee Extension system, is a leader in youth development education that accomplishes the following:

Works with all eligible youth to provide effective, enjoyable learning experiences.
Develops unity in all types of family structures.
Utilizes a quality-applied curriculum in classroom and community-based settings.
Reflects and values cultural and human diversity.
Employs competent, educated, self-motivated staff who are valued assets of the land-grant university system, and are recognized as youth development experts.
Utilizes creative staffing patterns and contemporary working environments.
Delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers.

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youth development professional jobs in tennessee

Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA

Director of Youth Development

Case Manager - Hybrid work from home

DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - NETWORK DEVELOPMENT INTAKE DIVISION - STATEWIDE - 08182026-80230

Miscellaneous Temp - Youth Development Specialist (Director of Community Services)

Educational Consultant

DCS Court Liaison-Program Specialist

Manager, Community Relations

Extension Specialist I, 4H Youth Development - UTIA

Library Branch Supervisor - North Branch

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND FAMILY LINK INITIATIVES - 80205

Program Director - Westwood High

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