Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Grayson County
Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Independence, Virginia, United States, 24348
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Grayson County
Location: Independence, Virginia
Hours per week: Varies
Appointment Type: Regular
Salary: $45,000 - $65,000
Overview The 4-H Youth Development Agent is a professional educator who provides leadership to the local 4-H program and manages its day-to-day operation. 4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The mission of 4-H is to develop youth, and adults working with those youth, to realize their full potential and become effective, contributing citizens. This is achieved through the development and delivery of research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences.
Responsibilities
Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs to meet the needs of broad audiences; specifies program goals and objectives and identifies resources needed.
Provides leadership for 4-H Youth Development programs that meet the needs of all youth.
Identifies, recruits, trains, supports, and manages volunteers to implement and carry out 4-H educational programming in the unit.
Determines unit program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducts unit assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Council (ELC) and other leadership committees.
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations, and institutions to address youth and family needs and expand program reach.
Coordinates day-to-day activities and events for the unit 4-H program, including delivery through clubs, school enrichment, after-school programs, special interest projects, and camping.
Qualifications
Required: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) 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 of employment.
Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or nonformal education programs.
Ability to conduct community needs assessments to determine program priorities and knowledge of child and human development.
Excellent communication skills and basic knowledge of educational technologies for program development and delivery.
Program marketing skills and ability to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery.
In-person duties with few exceptions for telework; flexible, adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.
Must comply with Virginia Tech civil rights policies and equal opportunity requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred.
Additional Information
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.
Overtime status: Exempt; not eligible for overtime.
Background checks: Driver’s license check with acceptable driving record and criminal conviction check may be required.
About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, with a diverse enrollment and a broad presence across Virginia.
EEO Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the office listed in the posting.
Advertised: October 10, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled
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Hours per week: Varies
Appointment Type: Regular
Salary: $45,000 - $65,000
Overview The 4-H Youth Development Agent is a professional educator who provides leadership to the local 4-H program and manages its day-to-day operation. 4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The mission of 4-H is to develop youth, and adults working with those youth, to realize their full potential and become effective, contributing citizens. This is achieved through the development and delivery of research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences.
Responsibilities
Develops and delivers objective, research-based educational programs to meet the needs of broad audiences; specifies program goals and objectives and identifies resources needed.
Provides leadership for 4-H Youth Development programs that meet the needs of all youth.
Identifies, recruits, trains, supports, and manages volunteers to implement and carry out 4-H educational programming in the unit.
Determines unit program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducts unit assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Council (ELC) and other leadership committees.
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations, and institutions to address youth and family needs and expand program reach.
Coordinates day-to-day activities and events for the unit 4-H program, including delivery through clubs, school enrichment, after-school programs, special interest projects, and camping.
Qualifications
Required: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) 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 of employment.
Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or nonformal education programs.
Ability to conduct community needs assessments to determine program priorities and knowledge of child and human development.
Excellent communication skills and basic knowledge of educational technologies for program development and delivery.
Program marketing skills and ability to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery.
In-person duties with few exceptions for telework; flexible, adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.
Must comply with Virginia Tech civil rights policies and equal opportunity requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred.
Additional Information
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.
Overtime status: Exempt; not eligible for overtime.
Background checks: Driver’s license check with acceptable driving record and criminal conviction check may be required.
About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, with a diverse enrollment and a broad presence across Virginia.
EEO Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the office listed in the posting.
Advertised: October 10, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled
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