Program Director, Jamestown 4-H Educational Center

State of Virginia • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Jamestown 4H Educational Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development through innovative 4-H camping, environmental education, and leadership training. The Program Director's primary responsibility is to oversee 4-H Center programming- to plan, conduct, supervise and evaluate educational programs for youth and adults. All youth programs will be conducted in accordance with the Virginia 4-H Program guidelines, the Virginia Department of Education's Standards of Learning guidelines, and the American Camp Association's standards for camps and conference centers. The Program Director is responsible for taking the initiative to promote the use of the 4-H Center in cooperation with Cooperative Extension for programs to serve, in this priority: (1) 4-H youth, (2) other youth, and (3) adults.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge and experience in planning and budgeting, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs in a residential camp-setting.
• Knowledge of child and human development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs.
• Program marketing skills.
• Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Experience in 4-H positive youth development programming.
• ACCT Challenge Course Practitioner certification.
• Certified Lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 4-H Center programming.
• Plan, conduct, supervise and evaluate educational programs for youth and adults.
• Promote the use of the 4-H Center in cooperation with Cooperative Extension.
• Ensure all youth programs comply with Virginia 4-H Program guidelines and other relevant standards.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a nonprofit dedicated to youth development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees