4--H Youth Development Program Associate en City of Hampton, VA

About the Department

Do you have a passion for inspiring and empowering the next generation? The Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking a Youth Development Program Associate to bring educational programs to life for young people across our community. In this role, you’ll plan, implement, and evaluate hands-on youth development initiatives, build relationships with local leaders, and help organize impactful programs that make a lasting difference. If you’re ready to foster growth, learning, and opportunity for youth, this may be the role for you!

Examples of work: 
* Conducts 4-H educational programs for youth at various neighborhood locations; ensures that all programs conform to VCE and 4-H guidelines; ensures the all programs address the needs of the community and youth servicing organizations/agencies.
* Evaluates the success of each program and provides statistics on the participants; completes all other related paperwork.
* Visits key leaders in targeted communities and/or youth serving organizations/agencies to determine the viability of organizing 4-H clubs or programs. 
* Assists in the formation of those clubs or programs, ensuring balanced extension programs and the implementation of the VCE Civil Rights Compliance Plan.
* Meets as needed with the Hampton 4-H leaders; recruits adults to become 4-H volunteer leaders. Involves parents of youth when appropriate.
* Participates in monthly VCE staff meetings and attends training as assigned.
* Participates in quarterly Extension Leadership Council meetings.
* Assists in answering telephones and keeping 4-H files updated.
* Performs other related duties as required.


The purpose of this class is to plan, implement and evaluate 4-H Youth Development educational programs for the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Office.

Minimum Requirements:
* Graduation from high school or successful completion of GED.
* Requires a minimum of one (1) year of programmatic experience in working with youth
ages 5-19.
* Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in preparing lesson plans and conducting instructional programs for youth
* Computer experience preferred
* Requires flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills; ability to work with diverse populations; good interpersonal, leadership and team skills; ability to communicate     effectively both orally and in writing.
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
* Individuals under consideration for this position will be subject to criminal background and Child Protective Services checks.

Additional Requirements:
Performs duties under the general supervision of the Unit Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development Agent. Requires extensive contact with youth, ages 5-19, and their parents. Must be able to provide means of on-the-job transportation for travel within the city. May be required to perform duties on a split shift to include evenings and weekends. 
This is a non-exempt position.