Associate Extension Agent, -H Youth Development - Campbell

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

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December 16, 2025 | Applications close:
Open until filled

• 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.

• 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.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

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January 6 2026