Virginia Tech · 2 months ago
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Newport News
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yrVirginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. They are seeking an Associate Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development to provide leadership to the local 4-H program, manage its operations, and develop research-based educational programs for youth. This role involves working with volunteers, assessing community needs, and coordinating various 4-H activities.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes needs for the development of objective, research-based educational programs for urban, new, and nontraditional audiences with a focus on 4-H and Youth Development; 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
Determines local program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducting local 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)
Extension Agents recognize the importance of all communities and broad reach in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively working to increase program participation of all people
Extension Agents are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance
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 urban 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
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
Prior experience with extension programs
Master's degree
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey 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
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
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