4-H Program Educator - City of Chesapeake

Virginia Tech • Chesapeake, VA

19h • $17 - $20

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth of all 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.
• Must have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
• Must have a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

• Background and experience in teaching or youth development.
• Working with volunteers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed