Lead 4-H Youth Development Agent | Community Impact

Virginia Tech; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduation tuition waiver

Job summary

Virginia Tech, through its Cooperative Extension in Amelia County, seeks a 4-H Youth Development Agent to lead the local 4-H program, manage day-to-day operations, and deliver research-based educational experiences. The role emphasizes coordinating volunteers, building community partnerships, and expanding program reach.

The position requires a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred, with advancement to Extension Agent expected within six years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers; lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach and evaluate educational information programs.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with all audiences.
• Ability to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs to meet diverse needs.
• Provides leadership for 4-H youth development programs and manages day-to-day operations.
• Identifies, recruits, trains, supports, and manages volunteers to implement unit programming.
• Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies and institutions to address youth and family needs.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Leadership

Group facilitation

Education program delivery

Communication skills

Travel for in-person leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Tech, through its Cooperative Extension in Amelia County, seeks a 4-H Youth Development Agent to lead the local 4-H program, manage day-to-day operations, and deliver research-based educational experiences. The role emphasizes coordinating volunteers, building community partnerships, and expanding program reach.

The position requires a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred, with advancement to Extension Agent expected within six years.