Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Frederick County

536065 Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22601 Northwest District Coop. Extension Agriculture / Life Science Administrative & Professional Closing at: May 1 2026 - 23:55 EDT Virginia Tech Job Description Frederick County is located in the Northwestern tip of Virginia. A large percentage of Frederick lives and works within the county. The opportunities for employment, education, and culture all blend contemporary convenience with historic charm, making this a vibrant place for families and businesses of all sizes. Frederick 4-H is broad, providing clubs and activities for youth ages 5-19 years old such as project and community clubs, in and after school programming, 4-H camp and lots of project specific activities. The 4-H Youth Development Agent is a professional educator who provides leadership to the local 4-H program and manages its day to day operation. 4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The mission of 4-H is to develop youth, and adults working with those youth, to realize their full potential and become effective, contributing citizens. This is achieved through the development and delivery of research based, nonformal, hands on educational experiences. Extension agents recognize the importance of developing and delivering Extension programs that serve a broad range of communities, actively working to expand program participation and adhering to VCE's civil rights policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law. Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy. Required Qualifications Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or nonformal education programs; understanding and ability to conduct community needs assessment to determine program priorities; 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. Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and; strong desire to help clients succeed. The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree is preferred.

Overtime Status Exempt:

Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $50,000 - $65,000 Hours per week 40 Close Date May 1, 2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact John Thompson at jthomp75@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.