4-H Program Educator Amherst County
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 20
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
4-H Youth Development program seeks individual to work with 4-H staff youth adults families and community resources to deliver and evaluate 4-H educational programs designed to teach life skills to children and families. Programs will include educational activities contests and camps in support of the 4-H program with special emphasis on in-school and out-of-school programming. Work will include assisting the Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development to provide training and management for volunteers. Must be willing to adhere to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Compliance Program.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge and/or experience in working with children and adults in an educational setting.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to deliver educational and promotional materials.
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word Publisher and internet applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the 4-H program.
Previous experience in K-12 environment.
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Hourly Wage
Salary Information
$17 - $20
Hours per week
24
Review Date
November 3 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a drivers 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 mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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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 Karen Tannerat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
