Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics · 2 months ago
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Newport News
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yrVirginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is looking for an Associate Extension Agent in 4-H Youth Development. The role involves providing leadership to the local 4-H program, managing day-to-day operations, and developing educational programs for youth in the community.
Higher Education
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)
Education_requirements':['Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university']
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
Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently
Strong desire to help clients succeed
The person in this position is 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 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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