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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
EXTENSION SPECIALIST, 4-H
VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SCHOOL AGRICULTURE
POSITION NUMBER: FO373 (Twelve Month Appointment)
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with Education and Experience
APPOINTMENT DATE: Summer 2006
Duties and Responsibilities: The 4-H Youth Specialist provides leadership in research, program development, and instruction in the areas of 4-H Delivery Modes for paid and volunteer staff; Outreach to underserved audiences, in particular, diverse racial and ethnic populations; and, Youth Leadership and Personal Development. The incumbent of the position serves as the advisor (co-advisor with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) for the Virginia Association of Adult 4-H Volunteers; Northeast District 4-H Agents; and the chair of the Educational Design Team Subcommittee - Programming and Evaluation. Other responsibilities include providing leadership for State 4-H Intermediate Congress annually; participating in State 4-H Staff Meetings; serving in a support role for State 4-H Congress; promoting a positive image of the 4-H Program; emphasizing its contributions in both rural and urban areas; demonstrating a commitment to diversity in programming; and, other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D in education, youth/child development, program management or related field. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning, conducting and evaluating participatory Extension or non-formal education programs in leadership, citizenship and volunteer development with special emphasis in at-risk programming. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of child and human development; basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs. Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in the program development process. A personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and experience in working with such audiences.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume/vita, transcripts, names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, (if available) of three professional references to: Virginia State University, Office of Human Resources, Box 9412, Room 101, Virginia Hall, Petersburg, Virginia 23806. A Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (Click on this link http://jobs.state.va.us/eo-appl.htm), Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted. Selected candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.
POSITION IS RESTRICTED DUE TO FUNDING SOURCE
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
3/13/06
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