VCE Program Assistant - Buckingham County

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a staff member to assist in delivering research-based educational programs through Buckingham County Extension. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, volunteers and partners to support operations and provide programmatic and administrative support for youth and adults.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, career exploration in agriculture and healthy living, and collaboration to enhance program impact. A valid driver’s license and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of subject matter related to extension programming.
• Ability to support group facilitation, program planning and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for broad audiences.
• Ability to use technology to support educational tasks and administration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to support goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Extension Agents in delivering educational programs for youth and adults.
• Support youth readiness and career exploration in agriculture, STEM, and healthy living.
• Assist with programs on financial literacy and resource management.
• Support sustainable agricultural practices and program evaluation.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Tech-enabled education

Independent & teamwork

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Description

Work under the direction and guidance of Buckingham County Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents to assist in the delivery of research-based educational programs. Collaborate with Extension faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support the implementation of quality VCE programming and contribute to the overall operation of the Buckingham Extension Office. This position provides programmatic and administrative support for both youth and adult audiences.

Key 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.

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

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience supporting Cooperative Extension or community-based educational programs.
● Experience working with youth and/or adults in educational or outreach settings.
● Experience assisting with volunteer coordination and program logistics.
● Ability to support needs assessments and assist with program implementation and evaluation.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$36,501 - $42,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

September 1, 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 aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges, aschool of medicine, aveterinary medicinecollege,Graduate School, andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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