Extension Programs Assistant

Virginia Tech; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a program assistant to support Buckingham County Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents in delivering research-based educational programs. The role collaborates with Extension faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support VCE programming and the Buckingham Extension Office.

The position provides programmatic and administrative support for both youth and adult audiences, with duties spanning planning, facilitation, and evaluation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of job-related subject matter.
• Ability to support group facilitation, assist with program planning, and contribute to program evaluation under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with broad audiences.
• Ability to use technology to assist with educational programming and administrative tasks.
• Ability to follow direction and work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and commitment to supporting clientele and program goals.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to various program sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Extension Agents in delivering educational programs that promote self-sufficiency among youth and adults, including topics such as home gardening, small-scale livestock, heritage arts (e.g., food preservation, sewing), and related subject areas.
• Support Agents in strengthening youth readiness for life and work through hands-on learning and career exploration in agriculture, healthy living, STEM, and civic engagement.
• Provide support for programs that enhance youth and adult well-being, including financial literacy and resource management education.
• Assist Agents in educational efforts that promote sustainable and science-based agricultural practices that improve productivity while protecting natural resources.

Skills

Group facilitation

Program planning

Program evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Educational technology

Independent work

Team collaboration

Transportation access

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks a program assistant to support Buckingham County Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents in delivering research-based educational programs. The role collaborates with Extension faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support VCE programming and the Buckingham Extension Office.

The position provides programmatic and administrative support for both youth and adult audiences, with duties spanning planning, facilitation, and evaluation under supervision.