4-H Program Educator - City of Chesapeake

Virginia AG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech Extension 4-H is seeking a Program Assistant to work with youth in after-school programs, day camps, and school enrichment. The role partners with the 4-H agent to promote, coordinate, and deliver diverse educational programs across communities.

The position involves assessing program impact, preparing marketing/evaluation materials, managing reporting, and handling fiscal practices in line with grant requirements and VT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, and engage volunteers.
• Familiarity with computers including Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver educational programs using after-school, school enrichment, day camps, and workshops.
• Assess program effectiveness and propose improvements with leadership and partners.
• Prepare marketing and evaluation materials; assist with website and social media updates.
• Analyze evaluation results and manage reporting requirements.
• Manage fiscal matters to meet grant and university guidelines.
• Participate in unit programming across 4-H, ANR, FCS, EFNEP.

Skills

Youth engagement

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Volunteer recruitment & motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows

Job description

Job Description

Work with the Extension and its community partners in delivery of quality 4-H educational programs. The person in this position will work with 4-H youth in after-school, school enrichment, and other 4-H programming to include summer camps.

The Program Assistant will:

• Partner with the 4-H agent to promote, coordinate and deliver educational programs utilizing various delivery modes including after-school programs, school enrichment, day camps, and workshops.
• Participate in assessing the effectiveness of the 4-H program and recommend improvements and new directions through the involvement of the leadership teams, local stakeholders, and key partners.
• Prepare marketing and evaluation materials. Assist with design and updates of website and social media.
• Analyze evaluation results and manage reporting requirements for programs implemented.
• Manage fiscal matters to meet best practice standards and insure that accounting practices are consistent with any grant requirements, established University protocols and VCE guidelines.
• Actively participle in unit programming efforts which may include all program areas (ANR, 4-H, FCS, EFNEP).

Required Qualifications

Experience working with youth of all backgrounds. Experience interacting effectively with youth and adults both orally and in writing. Must be well organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to recruit, motivate, and engage youth and adult volunteers. Must be willing to work as a team member with VCE faculty and staff as well as local stakeholders, partnering agencies, and volunteers. Familiarity and working experience with computers including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have access to reliable transportation to and from various worksites.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for background and experience in teaching or youth development, working with volunteers, and/or experience in 4-H with a demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role with others. Ability to identify needs and plan, implement, and evaluate program impacts. Ability to effectively market programs.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$17 - $20

Hours per week

20-24

Review Date

November 16, 2026

Additional Information

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.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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