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

About the role

This position is housed in Amelia County, Virginia—a community established in 1735 and rich in history. Located 35 miles southwest of Richmond, Amelia County combines access to urban resources with the advantages of a small community. The county’s diverse agriculture ranks seventh in the state by gross receipts. To learn more, visit http://www.ameliava.com.

The 4-H Youth Development Agent is a professional educator who provides leadership to the local 4-H program, manages its day-to-day operations, and delivers research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences. The mission of 4-H is to develop youth and adults working with youth to realize their full potential and become effective, contributing citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver objective, research-based educational programs that meet the needs of diverse audiences; specify program goals and objectives; identify required resources.
• Provide leadership for 4-H youth development programs that meet the needs of all youth.
• Identify, recruit, train, support, and manage volunteers to implement 4-H educational programming.
• Determine unit program needs by monitoring trends and issues and conducting unit assessments with the Extension Leadership Council and other leadership committees.
• Network and build coalitions with agencies, organizations, and institutions to address youth and family issues and 4-H program needs.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities and events associated with the unit 4-H program, including community clubs, project clubs, school enrichment, after-school programs, special interest groups, and 4-H camping.
• Actively work to increase program participation across all communities.
• Ensure compliance with VCE’s civil rights policies and equal opportunity mandates.
• Travel to provide in-person leadership and build community partnerships, with few exceptions for telework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree and promotion to Extension Agent required no later than the sixth year of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train, and manage volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management; strong presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting; flexibility, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset; ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to help clients succeed.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable and safe driving record.
• Pass a criminal conviction check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Pay

$50,000 – $65,000