Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in Louisa County is accepting applications for a Full-time 4-H Youth Program Educator. Reporting directly to the 4-H Agent, the 4-H Program Educator works under general supervision and independently to deliver and provide 4-H in-school, after-school and non-formal educational programming for youth ages 5-18 in accordance with established Virginia Cooperative Extension policies.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Develop and deliver 4-H educational programming for youth ages 5-18 through in-school and after-school programming in accordance with established VCE policies. Utilizes computers and additional technology to plan and deliver educational programs.
• Assist in planning and marketing 4-H Camp, recruiting and training teen counselors and adult volunteers. Attend 4-H Camp.
• Assist in supporting 4-H clubs.
• Develop, deliver, market and recruit volunteers to deliver short-term (summer) clubs and day camps.
• Assist with the 4-H Livestock Show and Sale.
• Promote 4-H to the local community and recruit members and volunteers to achieve a diverse group.
• Assist Agent in recruiting, training, managing and supporting program volunteers.
• Assist Extension Agents in analyzing community needs and strengths, creating programs to address those needs, evaluating programs for educational value and effectiveness.
• Network and build coalitions with other agencies, organizations, and institutions to address the complex youth and family issues and the needs of the 4-H program.

Additional Functions:

• Answer telephone, greet, help or direct the public and visitors to the proper person or resource
• Compose routine correspondence and social media updates; regularly communicate with colleagues, volunteers, collaborators and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain records and files in accordance with established procedures; organize information, prioritize tasks.
• Provide administrative support for 4-H Agent; utilize Microsoft Excel, Access, and other Office applications and Google applications.
• Deliver effective oral presentations on a regular basis.
• Establish effective working relationships with office staff, Extension Leadership Council members, program volunteers and the general public.
• Perform related tasks with all agents and staff in the Louisa VCE office as required.
• Attend necessary meetings and training pertinent to the job.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.

• Experience relevant to the role of the position; Animal Science experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to meet motor vehicle/driving record standards.
• The ability to work, independently, with minimal supervision, in a highly visible and fluid environment and direct or supervise other individuals as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate, and as need determines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Coursework in Education, Science, Animal Science and/or Youth Development related field preferred).

Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.