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4-H Program Assistant - Chesapeake

  • 530646
  • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
  • Southeast District Coop. Extension
  • Agriculture / Life Science
  • Hourly Wage/Part-Time
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

Work with the Extension and its community partners in delivery of quality 4-H educational programs. The person in this position will work with 4-H youth in after-school, school enrichment, and other 4-H programming to include summer camps. The Program Assistant will: - Partner with the 4-H agent to promote, coordinate and deliver educational programs utilizing various delivery modes including after-school programs, school enrichment, day camps, and workshops.
- Participate in assessing the effectiveness of the 4-H program and recommend improvements and new directions through the involvement of the leadership teams, local stakeholders, and key partners.
- Prepare marketing and evaluation materials. Assist with design and updates of website and social media.
- Analyze evaluation results and manage reporting requirements for programs implemented.
- Manage fiscal matters to meet best practice standards and insure that accounting practices are consistent with any grant requirements, established University protocols and VCE guidelines.
- Actively participle in unit programming efforts which may include all program areas (ANR, 4-H, FCS, EFNEP).

Required Qualifications

Experience working with youth of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Experience interacting effectively with youth and adults both orally and in writing. Must be well organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to recruit, motivate, and engage youth and adult volunteers. Must be willing to work as a team member with VCE faculty and staff as well as local stakeholders, partnering agencies, and volunteers. Familiarity and working experience with computers including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have access to reliable transportation to and from various worksites.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for background and experience in teaching or youth development, working with volunteers, and/or experience in 4-H with a demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role with others. Ability to identify needs and plan, implement, and evaluate program impacts. Ability to effectively market programs.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$15.79 - 18.00

Review Date

February 20, 2025

Additional Information

Must provide own transportation on regular basis.

Alternate work schedule.

Flexible hours depending on time of year and programs being offered.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.

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 an inclusive community dedicated 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 eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jocelyn Pearson at jddailey@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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