Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
Program Director, Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Williamsburg, Virginia, us, 23187
Program Director, Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
Job no:
528389 Work type:
Administrative & Professional Senior management:
Agriculture & Life Sciences Department:
4-H Centers and Admin. Location:
Williamsburg, Virginia Categories:
Agriculture / Life Science Job Description Jamestown 4H Educational Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development through innovative 4-H camping, environmental education, and leadership training. The Program Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee 4-H Center programming— to plan, conduct, supervise and evaluate educational programs for youth and adults. All youth programs will be conducted in accordance with the Virginia 4-H Program guidelines, the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning guidelines, and the American Camp Association’s standards for camps and conference centers. The Program Director is responsible for promoting the use of the 4-H Center in cooperation with Cooperative Extension for programs to serve: (1) 4-H youth, (2) other youth, and (3) adults (e.g., Road Scholars, individuals, organizations, professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, and other groups which can benefit from programs offered by and through the 4-H Center). The Program Director is accountable and responsible to the State 4-H Program Leader (Virginia Cooperative Extension), the 4-H Center’s Board of Directors and directly supervised by and reports to the Center Director. Required Qualifications Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. Knowledge and experience in planning and budgeting, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs in a residential camp-setting; knowledge of child and human development; excellent communication skills; basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs; program marketing skills; knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery. Preferred Qualifications A master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of American Camp Association accreditation standards and experience in 4-H positive youth development programming. ACCT Challenge Course Practitioner and Certified Lifeguard. Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Review Date February 19, 2024 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and must have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record. Advertised:
January 30, 2024 Applications close:
Open until filled
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Job no:
528389 Work type:
Administrative & Professional Senior management:
Agriculture & Life Sciences Department:
4-H Centers and Admin. Location:
Williamsburg, Virginia Categories:
Agriculture / Life Science Job Description Jamestown 4H Educational Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development through innovative 4-H camping, environmental education, and leadership training. The Program Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee 4-H Center programming— to plan, conduct, supervise and evaluate educational programs for youth and adults. All youth programs will be conducted in accordance with the Virginia 4-H Program guidelines, the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning guidelines, and the American Camp Association’s standards for camps and conference centers. The Program Director is responsible for promoting the use of the 4-H Center in cooperation with Cooperative Extension for programs to serve: (1) 4-H youth, (2) other youth, and (3) adults (e.g., Road Scholars, individuals, organizations, professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, and other groups which can benefit from programs offered by and through the 4-H Center). The Program Director is accountable and responsible to the State 4-H Program Leader (Virginia Cooperative Extension), the 4-H Center’s Board of Directors and directly supervised by and reports to the Center Director. Required Qualifications Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. Knowledge and experience in planning and budgeting, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs in a residential camp-setting; knowledge of child and human development; excellent communication skills; basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs; program marketing skills; knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery. Preferred Qualifications A master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of American Camp Association accreditation standards and experience in 4-H positive youth development programming. ACCT Challenge Course Practitioner and Certified Lifeguard. Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Review Date February 19, 2024 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and must have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record. Advertised:
January 30, 2024 Applications close:
Open until filled
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