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

About the role

The 4-H Youth Development Agent is a professional educator who leads the local 4-H program in Carroll County, Virginia. The position is based in Hillsville, the county seat.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
• 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.
• Captures and 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Flexible and adaptable.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Strong desire to help clients succeed.

Benefits

Virginia Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a graduate tuition waiver.

Pay

$50,000 - $65,000

Schedule

Varies