4-H Program Educator - County of Greensville/City of Emporia

Virginia Tech•Emporia, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide programmatic and administrative support for the 4-H youth development program in Greensville County and the City of Emporia, Virginia. This position works under close supervision of the 4-H Extension Agent and Unit Coordinator according to set procedures. This is a part-time, position; limited to 24 hours per week, where the number of hours worked can be amended to meet seasonal needs of the Greensville/Emporia 4-H program. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. The supervising Extension Agent may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Primarily assists in planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of various trainings, programs, and activities of the 4-H program including after-school programs, in-school programs, clubs, camps, and workshops. Attends 4-H Junior Summer Camp and other overnight or weekend 4-H duties as assigned. Assists in updating and maintaining 4-H Online and general enrollment. Assists with greeting visitors, citizens and customers; provides information; assists the public with the completion of records, applications, etc. Handles inquiries from the general public, in person or by telephone; forwards calls to or inquiries to appropriate Extension faculty and staff. Types various documents including correspondence, forms, reports, educational materials, newsletters and related documents. Maintains and updates the 4-H program social media accounts on a regular basis. Assists in public relations activities that help expand the promotion and public awareness of Virginia Cooperative Extension services and programs through the use of social media and periodic newsletters. Assists with the recruitment and management of volunteers. Performs related work as required.

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

Assists in planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of various trainings, programs, and activities of the 4-H program including after-school programs, in-school programs, clubs, camps, and workshops.
Attends 4-H Junior Summer Camp and other overnight or weekend 4-H duties as assigned.
Assists in updating and maintaining 4-H Online and general enrollment.
Assists with greeting visitors, citizens and customers; provides information; assists the public with the completion of records, applications, etc.
Handles inquiries from the general public, in person or by telephone; forwards calls to or inquiries to appropriate Extension faculty and staff.
Types various documents including correspondence, forms, reports, educational materials, newsletters and related documents.
Maintains and updates the 4-H program social media accounts on a regular basis.
Assists in public relations activities that help expand the promotion and public awareness of Virginia Cooperative Extension services and programs through the use of social media and periodic newsletters.
Assists with the recruitment and management of volunteers.
Performs related work as required.