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Virginia Cooperative Extension is hiring a 4-H Program Educator for Amherst County. The role involves working with 4-H staff, youth, families, and community partners to deliver and evaluate educational programs focused on life skills, including activities, contests, and camps, while supporting volunteer recruitment and training.

Highlights

Deliver and evaluate 4-H educational programs for youth and families, emphasizing in-school and out-of-school activities.
Collaborate with Extension Agent to train and manage volunteers supporting the 4-H program.
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Publisher, and internet applications required.
Effective oral and written communication skills needed.
Knowledge or experience working with children and adults in educational settings required.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with 4-H and previous K-12 environment exposure.
Pay range is $17 to $20 per hour with a 24-hour work week.
Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and pass a criminal background check.
Must adhere to Virginia Cooperative Extension Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Compliance Program.

4-H Program Educator - Amherst County Full Description

Job Description

4-H Youth Development program seeks individual to work with 4-H staff, youth, adults, families, and community resources to deliver and evaluate 4-H educational programs designed to teach life skills to children and families. Programs will include educational activities, contests, and camps in support of the 4-H program with special emphasis on in-school and out-of-school programming. Work will include assisting the Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, to provide training and management for volunteers. Must be willing to adhere to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Compliance Program.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and/or experience in working with children and adults in an educational setting.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to deliver educational and promotional materials.
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Publisher and internet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the 4-H program.
Previous experience in K-12 environment.

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

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$17 - $20

Hours per week

Review Date

November 3, 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.

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