4-H Program Assistant - Smyth County
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Job no: 531059
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Southwest District Coop. Extension
Location: Marion, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Assist in administering and promoting a comprehensive 4H youth development programs to youth within the locality. Assist the 4-H Agent in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and youth participating in the 4H program. This includes the development and management of 4-H community clubs; preparing and implementing educational programs through in-school club meetings; assist in planning and organizing day camps and residential camp activities. This position will have a high level of interaction with the public, and the person in this position is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Required Qualifications
Strong communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft. Work or volunteer experience in youth development and delivery of educational programs. Strong experience as a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree. Work or volunteer experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
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.
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