Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics ยท 3 months ago
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Grayson County
Independence, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yrVirginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is seeking an Associate Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Grayson County. The role involves providing leadership and managing the local 4-H program, focusing on developing and delivering research-based educational experiences for youth.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs to meet the needs of broad audiences, specifies program goals and objectives, and identifies resources needed
Provides leadership for 4-H Youth Development programs that meet the needs of all youth
Identifies, recruits, trains, supports, and manages volunteers to implement and carry out the 4-H educational programming in the unit
Determines unit program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducting unit assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Council (ELC) and other leadership committees
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations and institutions to address the complex youth and family issues and the needs of the 4-H program
Coordinates day-to-day activities and events associated with the unit 4-H program including 4-H delivery (community 4-H clubs, project 4-H clubs, school enrichment 4-H, after-school 4-H, special interest 4-H, and 4-H camping)
Qualification
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
The expectation is that these duties and all others listed are to be completed in-person with few exceptions for telework
Extension Agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; A team oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and; strong desire to help clients succeed
Extension agents recognize the importance of developing and delivering Extension programs that serve a broad range of communities, actively working to expand program participation and adhering to VCE's civil rights policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law
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
Benefits
Graduate tuition waiver
Company
Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech is a premier, world-class department, ranked globally in the top ten percent.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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