Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County
Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Rustburg, Virginia, United States, 24588
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County
Location: Rustburg, Virginia
Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 per year
Hours: 40 per week
Employment type: Regular (Full-time)
Overtime Status: Exempt – Not eligible for overtime
Advertisement: December 16, 2025 | Applications close: Open until filled
Job Description
Provides leadership to the local 4‑H program and manages its day‑to‑day operation.
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 conducting unit assessments involving the ELC and other leadership committees.
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations, and institutions to address 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 community 4‑H clubs, project 4‑H clubs, school enrichment 4‑H, after‑school 4‑H, special interest 4‑H, and 4‑H camping.
Ensures compliance with VCE civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance.
Travels as needed to provide in‑person leadership and to build community partnerships.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers.
Ability to 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 broad audiences.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting.
Flexibility, adaptability; team‑oriented mindset; ability to work independently; strong desire to help clients succeed.
Driver’s license check with acceptable and safe driving record.
Criminal conviction check.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree is preferred.
Additional Information 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, military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you have a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sonya Furgurson at sonyaf@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Review Date January 6 2026
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Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 per year
Hours: 40 per week
Employment type: Regular (Full-time)
Overtime Status: Exempt – Not eligible for overtime
Advertisement: December 16, 2025 | Applications close: Open until filled
Job Description
Provides leadership to the local 4‑H program and manages its day‑to‑day operation.
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 conducting unit assessments involving the ELC and other leadership committees.
Networks and builds coalitions with other agencies, organizations, and institutions to address 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 community 4‑H clubs, project 4‑H clubs, school enrichment 4‑H, after‑school 4‑H, special interest 4‑H, and 4‑H camping.
Ensures compliance with VCE civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance.
Travels as needed to provide in‑person leadership and to build community partnerships.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers.
Ability to 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 broad audiences.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting.
Flexibility, adaptability; team‑oriented mindset; ability to work independently; strong desire to help clients succeed.
Driver’s license check with acceptable and safe driving record.
Criminal conviction check.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree is preferred.
Additional Information 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, military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you have a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sonya Furgurson at sonyaf@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Review Date January 6 2026
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