Impactful 4-H Youth Development Educator

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a 4-H Youth Development Agent to provide leadership for the local 4-H program in Essex County. The role includes developing research-based educational experiences, coordinating day-to-day operations, and building community partnerships to serve youth and families.

The incumbent will recruit and train volunteers, assess community needs, and ensure program quality while supporting civil rights compliance and inclusive outreach across Virginia Tech Extension.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree 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.
• Experience planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs; ability to assess community needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs for broad audiences.
• Provides leadership for 4-H Youth Development programs and day-to-day unit operations.
• Identifies, recruits, trains, and manages volunteers to implement programming.
• Monitors trends and issues and conducts unit assessments with leadership councils and committees.
• Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies to address youth and family needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Educational technologies

Program marketing

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks a 4-H Youth Development Agent to provide leadership for the local 4-H program in Essex County. The role includes developing research-based educational experiences, coordinating day-to-day operations, and building community partnerships to serve youth and families.

The incumbent will recruit and train volunteers, assess community needs, and ensure program quality while supporting civil rights compliance and inclusive outreach across Virginia Tech Extension.