Associate Specialist, Leadership and Teen Program Development

State of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
$60,000 - $70,000/Yr
Full-time
Remote • Blacksburg, VA
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Virginia 4-H is seeking a visionary and collaborative professional to serve as the Associate Specialist for Leadership and Teen Program Development. This role will focus on developing and coordinating statewide leadership initiatives, including the Virginia 4-H Ambassador programs, to empower youth as confident, capable leaders. The successful candidate will design innovative experiences that foster civic engagement, personal growth, and leadership development among youth.

  • Master's degree in adult and continuing education, youth development, environmental and natural resources, Extension education, Career and Technical Education, or a related field.
  • Associate Specialists are required to be promoted to Extension Specialist by the sixth year of employment.
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based Extension or non-formal educational programs, with a strong emphasis on youth development and teen programming.
  • Demonstrated experience providing leadership using recognized youth development standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commitment to working with a broad audience and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging and impactful programs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Virginia 4-H.
  • A doctoral or terminal degree in adult and continuing education, youth development, environmental and natural resources, Extension education, Career and Technical Education, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated success in securing grants and fundraising to support program initiatives.
  • A strong record of research and scholarly publications in the field of youth development, camping, or related areas.
  • Experience in strategic planning and implementation, particularly in the context of educational or youth development programs.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Participation in university shared governance
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