Commonwealth of VA Careers
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Newport News
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Job Description
This position is located in the City of Newport News Unit Office. 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
Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes needs for the development of objective, research-based educational programs for urban, new, and nontraditional audiences with a focus on 4-H and Youth Development; 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 the 4-H educational programming
Determines local program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducting local assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Council (ELC) and other leadership committees
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations and institutions to address the complex youth and family issues and the needs of the 4-H program
Coordinates day-to-day activities and events associated with the unit 4-H program including 4-H delivery (community 4-H clubs, project 4-H clubs, school enrichment 4-H, after-school 4-H, special interest 4-H, and 4-H camping)
Extension Agents recognize the importance of all communities and broad reach in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively working to increase program participation of all people. Extension Agents are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance.
Required Qualifications
Must have a minimum of a 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 non‑formal education programs; understanding and ability to conduct urban community needs assessment to determine program priorities; knowledge of child and human development
Excellent communication skills; basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs; program marketing skills; knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery
Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and; strong desire to help clients succeed
The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with extension programs
Master’s degree
Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information $45,000 - $65,000
Hours per week Varies
Review Date December 8, 2025
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Disability Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Janet Spencerat jaashle2@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Responsibilities
Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes needs for the development of objective, research-based educational programs for urban, new, and nontraditional audiences with a focus on 4-H and Youth Development; 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 the 4-H educational programming
Determines local program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducting local assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Council (ELC) and other leadership committees
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations and institutions to address the complex youth and family issues and the needs of the 4-H program
Coordinates day-to-day activities and events associated with the unit 4-H program including 4-H delivery (community 4-H clubs, project 4-H clubs, school enrichment 4-H, after-school 4-H, special interest 4-H, and 4-H camping)
Extension Agents recognize the importance of all communities and broad reach in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively working to increase program participation of all people. Extension Agents are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance.
Required Qualifications
Must have a minimum of a 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 non‑formal education programs; understanding and ability to conduct urban community needs assessment to determine program priorities; knowledge of child and human development
Excellent communication skills; basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs; program marketing skills; knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery
Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and; strong desire to help clients succeed
The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with extension programs
Master’s degree
Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information $45,000 - $65,000
Hours per week Varies
Review Date December 8, 2025
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Disability Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Janet Spencerat jaashle2@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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