Office Support / 4-H Program Assistant

Virginia Tech • Halifax, VA

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About The Position

Work with the Halifax County Extension faculty, staff, and community partners in delivery of quality 4-H educational programs while also supporting the overall operation of the Halifax Extension Office. The person in this position will work with 4-H youth in school enrichment, clubs, and other 4-H programming including 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 be able to recruit, motivate, and engage youth and adult volunteers.
• Must be willing to work as a team member with VCE faculty and staff, especially the 4-H agent, local stakeholders, partnering agencies, and volunteers.
• Familiarity and working experience with computers, including Windows, Google, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from various worksites.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given for knowledge and background in teaching or youth development, working with volunteers, and/or experience in 4-H with a demonstrated ability to be in a supportive and empowering role with others.
• Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers.
• Ability to identify needs and plan, implement, and evaluate program impacts.
• Ability to fundraise and effectively market programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees