West Virginia University Extension Service is hiring a 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent to implement a comprehensive Extension program. This county-based faculty role serves Harrison County and supports regional activity, focusing on 4-H and youth development. This is a twelve-month, full-time, promotable, non-tenure track appointment at the academic rank of Service Instructor or Service Assistant Professor.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a Plan of Work for 4-H and Youth Development programming.
- Involve Extension Service Committees and community stakeholders to analyze needs and implement programs.
- Use WVU and community resources to deliver county programs.
- Identify, recruit, and develop volunteer leadership to assist with the program.
- Develop and use systems for reporting program accomplishments.
- Actively participate with Extension work teams to develop regional and statewide programs.
- Engage in recruitment and student success activities to promote future enrollment at WVU or other institutions.
- Develop, market, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate non-credit educational programming based on local priorities.
- Establish clear objectives and use appropriate content and learning experiences.
- Design and implement a variety of program delivery methods to reach target clientele.
- Evaluate results, measure impact, and account for accomplishments to stakeholders.
- Assist in obtaining resources needed to implement the Plan of Work.
- Plan and provide training to equip volunteer leaders.
- Develop and maintain two-way communications with volunteers.
- Establish rapport with mass media for appropriate releases.
- Serve as the County Program Coordinator (CPC) to coordinate access to WVU programs.
- Support programming in other WVU Extension areas, including Family and Community Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources.
What We're Looking For
- For Service Assistant Professor rank: a master’s degree.
- For Service Instructor rank: a bachelor’s degree.
- The required degree must be conferred by the hire date.
Nice to Have
- Educational experience in education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
- Training and experience in education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, or Organizational Leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skill through collaborations and partnerships with agencies and organizations.
Team & Environment
You will be responsible to the 4-H and Youth Development Program Director for all programmatic and administrative matters. You will serve as the County Program Coordinator (CPC) and be part of the broader Extension team.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
