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Equipment Repair Technician Sr.	Blacksburg, Virginia
Put your mechanical expertise to work at Virginia Tech’s Kentland Farm, maintaining and repairing agricultural equipment that supports research, teaching, and Extension.
Research Associate II, Chemist	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join Virginia Tech’s Food Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and put your analytical chemistry expertise to work on a sponsored food research project. You’ll bring established nutrient assays back online, validate methods, and analyze samples using GC and HPLC. This one-year role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, solving instrument and method challenges, and taking ownership of accurate, reliable results.
Agricultural Technician	Raphine, Virginia
Virginia Tech's Shenandoah Valley Agricultural and Research Center (AREC) in Raphine, Virginia, is seeking an energetic Agricultural Technician who will be responsible for operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Making hay, harvesting crops, minor facilities maintenance and fence repair. Experience working with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle and performing other tasks as assigned for the overall operation of the AREC policies pertaining to the general maintenance of all vehicles, equipment and implements and informs the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager of problems that arise.
Agricultural Specialist III	Blackstone, Virginia
Virginia Tech's Southern Piedmont Agricultural and Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Blackstone, Virginia, is accepting applications for an Agricultural Specialist III position to manage daily field, greenhouse and lab research.
Extension Master Gardener Communications and Program Assistant	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech's School of Plant & Environmental Sciences in Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking a dynamic and organized professional to serve as their Extension Master Gardener Communications and Program Assistant for the statewide Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program. The VCE Master Gardener Program connects trained volunteers with local communities to deliver research-based horticultural education and outreach across the Commonwealth. In this role, you will provide critical administrative, communications, and operational support to the State EMG Office, helping to amplify our community impact and ensure smooth statewide operations.
Administrative Assistant	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join CALS Global at Virginia Tech! The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Associate Dean for CALS Global. This position offers the opportunity to coordinate scheduling, travel, events, contracts, financial processes, and international partnerships while working with colleagues and partners across Virginia Tech and beyond. If you’re a strong communicator who enjoys managing multiple priorities and making a difference in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you join our team!
Laboratory Technician	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) in Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research projects focusing on the chemical and physical properties of soil and stormwater runoff. In this role, you will work closely with the Lab Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and maintenance of our research facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital environmental research while helping to guide the next generation of scientific researchers.
Research Technician	Suffolk, Virginia
The Field Crops Agronomy Research Program at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Research Technician. This position provides critical support for field and laboratory research trials focused on optimizing field crop production. The successful candidate will work closely with research technicians and scientists to execute agronomic experiments from seed preparation through harvest and data analysis
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Essex & Middlesex	Tappahannock, Virginia	October 12, 2026
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development for Essex and Middlesex Counties.
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - York County	Yorktown, Virginia
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development for York County.
Volunteer Manager - Hanover County	Ashland, Virginia	October 5, 2026
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking a Volunteer Manager for Hanover County.
4-H Program Educator - County of Greensville/City of Emporia	Emporia, Virginia
Virginia Cooperative is seeking a 4-H Program Educator for the County of Greensville/City of Emporia.
Catawba Sustainability Center Farm Manager	Blacksburg, Virginia
The Catawba Sustainability Center is looking for an experienced farm manager. Come take a look at a great opportunity!
Visual Content Creator	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as a Visual Content Creator and bring stories to life through photography, video, and social media. This creative role offers the opportunity to showcase the people, research, students, Extension programs, and community impact of CALS, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Virginia 4-H. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, social media, and creating content that makes an impact, this is a great opportunity to put your creativity and skills to work!
Assistant Professor, Life Sciences Communication	Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Agricultural Leadership and Community Education (ALCE) invites applicants for an academic-year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with expertise in Life Sciences Communication to lead research, teaching, and engagement focused on how individuals, communities, organizations, and publics understand and communicate about issues at the intersection of food, health, agriculture, science, technology, and the environment.
Writer	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a talented Writer to bring the stories of our students, faculty, researchers, alumni, donors, and Extension communities to life. This position offers the opportunity to interview inspiring people, translate complex topics into engaging stories, and create compelling content for Virginia Tech News, websites, newsletters, digital magazines, and other communications. If you’re a creative storyteller with strong writing and editing skills who enjoys making a meaningful impact through communication, we’d love to have you join the CALS Communications & Marketing team!
Educators Rising State Advisor	Blacksburg, Virginia
Are you passionate about preparing the next generation of educators and developing student leaders? Join Virginia Tech as the Educators Rising State Advisor, where you’ll coordinate statewide programs, events, professional development, and partnerships that support future educators across Virginia. Make an impact on the future of education and help inspire tomorrow’s teachers!
Superintendent/Shenandoah Valley AREC	Raphine, Virginia
Virginia Tech seeks a dynamic, hands-on leader to serve as the Superintendent and administrative head of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Raphine, Virginia. In this dual-nature role, you will provide strategic vision and administrative leadership while actively working in the field alongside staff. You will oversee all aspects of center operations, manage its historic legacy, and collaborate with university faculty to drive impactful research and extension programs that advance the profitability and sustainability of Virginia’s agricultural industries.
Laboratory and Research Specialist II	Winchester, Virginia
Join our team at the Virginia Tech Alson H. Smith, Jr. AREC in Winchester, Virginia, to provide critical technical support for time-sensitive viticulture and grape pathology research and extension programs. This dynamic role requires a blend of outdoor field operations and laboratory analytical work. You will manage vineyard operations, execute research experiments, and collaborate across multiple agricultural disciplines to support the local farming community.
Research Associate	Hybrid
Put your research into high gear with the School of Plant & Environmental Sciences.

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Equipment Repair Technician Sr.	Blacksburg, Virginia
Put your mechanical expertise to work at Virginia Tech’s Kentland Farm, maintaining and repairing agricultural equipment that supports research, teaching, and Extension.
Research Associate II, Chemist	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join Virginia Tech’s Food Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and put your analytical chemistry expertise to work on a sponsored food research project. You’ll bring established nutrient assays back online, validate methods, and analyze samples using GC and HPLC. This one-year role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, solving instrument and method challenges, and taking ownership of accurate, reliable results.
Agricultural Technician	Raphine, Virginia
Virginia Tech's Shenandoah Valley Agricultural and Research Center (AREC) in Raphine, Virginia, is seeking an energetic Agricultural Technician who will be responsible for operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Making hay, harvesting crops, minor facilities maintenance and fence repair. Experience working with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle and performing other tasks as assigned for the overall operation of the AREC policies pertaining to the general maintenance of all vehicles, equipment and implements and informs the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager of problems that arise.
Agricultural Specialist III	Blackstone, Virginia
Virginia Tech's Southern Piedmont Agricultural and Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Blackstone, Virginia, is accepting applications for an Agricultural Specialist III position to manage daily field, greenhouse and lab research.
Extension Master Gardener Communications and Program Assistant	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech's School of Plant & Environmental Sciences in Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking a dynamic and organized professional to serve as their Extension Master Gardener Communications and Program Assistant for the statewide Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program. The VCE Master Gardener Program connects trained volunteers with local communities to deliver research-based horticultural education and outreach across the Commonwealth. In this role, you will provide critical administrative, communications, and operational support to the State EMG Office, helping to amplify our community impact and ensure smooth statewide operations.
Administrative Assistant	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join CALS Global at Virginia Tech! The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Associate Dean for CALS Global. This position offers the opportunity to coordinate scheduling, travel, events, contracts, financial processes, and international partnerships while working with colleagues and partners across Virginia Tech and beyond. If you’re a strong communicator who enjoys managing multiple priorities and making a difference in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you join our team!
Laboratory Technician	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) in Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research projects focusing on the chemical and physical properties of soil and stormwater runoff. In this role, you will work closely with the Lab Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and maintenance of our research facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital environmental research while helping to guide the next generation of scientific researchers.
Research Technician	Suffolk, Virginia
The Field Crops Agronomy Research Program at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Research Technician. This position provides critical support for field and laboratory research trials focused on optimizing field crop production. The successful candidate will work closely with research technicians and scientists to execute agronomic experiments from seed preparation through harvest and data analysis
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Essex & Middlesex	Tappahannock, Virginia	October 12, 2026
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development for Essex and Middlesex Counties.
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - York County	Yorktown, Virginia
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development for York County.
Volunteer Manager - Hanover County	Ashland, Virginia	October 5, 2026
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking a Volunteer Manager for Hanover County.
4-H Program Educator - County of Greensville/City of Emporia	Emporia, Virginia
Virginia Cooperative is seeking a 4-H Program Educator for the County of Greensville/City of Emporia.
Catawba Sustainability Center Farm Manager	Blacksburg, Virginia
The Catawba Sustainability Center is looking for an experienced farm manager. Come take a look at a great opportunity!
Visual Content Creator	Blacksburg, Virginia
Join Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as a Visual Content Creator and bring stories to life through photography, video, and social media. This creative role offers the opportunity to showcase the people, research, students, Extension programs, and community impact of CALS, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Virginia 4-H. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, social media, and creating content that makes an impact, this is a great opportunity to put your creativity and skills to work!
Assistant Professor, Life Sciences Communication	Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Agricultural Leadership and Community Education (ALCE) invites applicants for an academic-year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with expertise in Life Sciences Communication to lead research, teaching, and engagement focused on how individuals, communities, organizations, and publics understand and communicate about issues at the intersection of food, health, agriculture, science, technology, and the environment.
Writer	Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a talented Writer to bring the stories of our students, faculty, researchers, alumni, donors, and Extension communities to life. This position offers the opportunity to interview inspiring people, translate complex topics into engaging stories, and create compelling content for Virginia Tech News, websites, newsletters, digital magazines, and other communications. If you’re a creative storyteller with strong writing and editing skills who enjoys making a meaningful impact through communication, we’d love to have you join the CALS Communications & Marketing team!
Educators Rising State Advisor	Blacksburg, Virginia
Are you passionate about preparing the next generation of educators and developing student leaders? Join Virginia Tech as the Educators Rising State Advisor, where you’ll coordinate statewide programs, events, professional development, and partnerships that support future educators across Virginia. Make an impact on the future of education and help inspire tomorrow’s teachers!
Superintendent/Shenandoah Valley AREC	Raphine, Virginia
Virginia Tech seeks a dynamic, hands-on leader to serve as the Superintendent and administrative head of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Raphine, Virginia. In this dual-nature role, you will provide strategic vision and administrative leadership while actively working in the field alongside staff. You will oversee all aspects of center operations, manage its historic legacy, and collaborate with university faculty to drive impactful research and extension programs that advance the profitability and sustainability of Virginia’s agricultural industries.
Laboratory and Research Specialist II	Winchester, Virginia
Join our team at the Virginia Tech Alson H. Smith, Jr. AREC in Winchester, Virginia, to provide critical technical support for time-sensitive viticulture and grape pathology research and extension programs. This dynamic role requires a blend of outdoor field operations and laboratory analytical work. You will manage vineyard operations, execute research experiments, and collaborate across multiple agricultural disciplines to support the local farming community.
Research Associate	Hybrid
Put your research into high gear with the School of Plant & Environmental Sciences.

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