4-H Program Educator - Russell County

Virginia Tech; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an individual to assist in administering and promoting a comprehensive 4H youth development program in the local area. The role involves recruiting and training volunteers, building community clubs, and delivering educational programs through school and community settings.

The position requires strong communication and teamwork, plus experience in youth development; a driver's license check and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
• Work or volunteer experience in youth development and delivery of educational programs.
• Strong experience as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and promoting a comprehensive 4H youth development program to youth within the locality.
• Assist the 4-H Agent in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and youth participating in the 4H program.
• Develop and manage 4-H community clubs; prepare and implement educational programs through in-school club meetings.
• Assist in planning and organizing day camps and residential camp activities.
• Interact with the public in a professional manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Internet

Youth development

Educational programs

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Description

Assist in administering and promoting a comprehensive 4H youth development programs to youth within the locality. Assist the 4-H Agent in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and youth participating in the 4H program. This includes the development and management of 4-H community clubs; preparing and implementing educational programs through in-school club meetings; assist in planning and organizing day camps and residential camp activities. This position will have a high level of interaction with the public, and the person in this position is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Required Qualifications

Strong communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet. Work or volunteer experience in youth development and delivery of educational programs. Strong experience as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree. Work or volunteer experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$17 - $20

Hours per week

20

Close Date

September 9, 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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Equal Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ashley Clark at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.