Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Orange County jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Virginia Tech · 3 months ago

Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Orange County

positionOrange, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$45K/yr - $65K/yr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. They are seeking a 4-H Youth Development Agent who will provide leadership to the local 4-H program and manage its day-to-day operations, focusing on developing youth and adults through hands-on educational experiences.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
check
Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the local 4-H program and manage its day-to-day operation
Develop and deliver research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences
Conduct community needs assessment to determine program priorities
Plan, conduct, and evaluate Extension or non-formal education programs
Involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery
Expand program participation and adhere to VCE’s civil rights policies
Travel to provide in-person leadership and build community partnerships

Qualification

Extension education programsCommunity needs assessmentChildHuman developmentEducational technologiesProgram marketingVolunteer managementCommunication skillsTeam-oriented mindsetFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment
Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs
Understanding and ability to conduct community needs assessment to determine program priorities
Knowledge of child and human development
Excellent communication skills
Basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs
Program marketing skills
Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery
Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet able to work independently
Strong desire to help clients succeed
Recognize the importance of developing and delivering Extension programs that serve a broad range of communities
Actively work to expand program participation and adhere to VCE's civil rights policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law
Expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework
The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

Preferred

A master's degree is preferred

Company

Virginia Tech

twittertwittertwitter
Glassdoor4.3
company-logo
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
dateFounded in 1872
location
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.vt.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.09M
Key Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

S
Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
linkedin
leader-logo
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
linkedin

Recent News

Tech Xplore
Ancient board game tactics help AI unlock optimal cooling strategies
2026-01-06
PhysOrg.com
Quantum entanglement could connect drones for disaster relief, bypassing traditional networks
2025-12-22
PhysOrg.com
Exposing the most dangerous dams in the US
2025-12-17
Company data provided by crunchbase