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Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources - Henrico County
Virginia Tech —Henrico County, VA
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - City of Alexandria
Virginia Tech —Alexandria, VA
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Carroll County
Virginia Tech —Hillsville, VA
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Bachelor of Science

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Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources - Henrico County

Virginia Tech -
Henrico County, VA

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Job Details

Part-time
$50,000 - $65,000 a year

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Economics
Program management
Presentation software
Team supervision
Volunteer management
Program development
Educational volunteer program coordination
Physiology knowledge
Pathology
Research
Driver's License
Working with students
Computers (educational technologies)
Educational program evaluation
Plant disease identification
Event evaluation
Educational program planning
Computer skills
Teaching science
Environmental issues
Greenhouse cultivation
Professional development workshops
Training
Volunteer recruitment
Watering
Integrated pest management
Horticulture
Marketing

Full Job Description

536870

Henrico, Virginia, United States, 23228

Northeast District Coop. Extension

Agriculture / Life Science

Faculty (Salaried)

Closing at: Jul 24 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Virginia Tech

Job Description

Henrico County is located in the central portion of Virginia and is bordered south/southeast of the City of Richmond. The total population according to the 2010 Census was 306,935. In 2012, there were 124,000 households in Henrico County and the average household size was 2.5 people. Henrico County nursery and greenhouse products accounted for $3.6 million or 39% of total crop receipts, ranking them as among the top three sources of agricultural income in the county this is according to the 2012 Census.

This position requires basic knowledge of horticulture, including crop production; integrated pest management and plant diagnostics, plant physiology, pathology, weed science, pesticide management; and economics and marketing. The position also requires basic knowledge of environmental issues, fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, as well as soils, water, nutrient, and greenhouse management.

Agents must determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues, involving Extension leadership councils and other leadership committees; develop and deliver objective and research based educational programs to meet the needs of target audiences, specify program goals and objectives, and identify resources; inform clientele of program activities; use appropriate technologies to plan and deliver programs through workshops, seminars, conferences, one on one visits, on farm demonstrations, field trips and tours; maintain knowledge of current research information, use computer applications; develop and implement evaluation plans; recruit, train and utilize volunteers enabling them to plan, conduct, evaluate and report educational activities; provide educational leadership and informational assistance to producers, industry, Master Gardener volunteers, and homeowners relative to the horticultural needs of the counties, and report results to clientele, public and administration.

Extension Agents recognize the importance of all communities and broad reach in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively working to increase program participation of all people. Extension Agents are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance.

Required Qualifications

Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers; demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational information programs; knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills; excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with broad audiences; ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting. Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and a strong desire to help clients succeed. Extension agents recognize the importance of all communities and broad reach in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively working to increase program participation of all people. Extension Agents are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and equal opportunity compliance. The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$50,000 - $65,000

Hours per week

Varies

Close Date

July 24, 2026

Additional Information

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.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The 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 numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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 Morris White at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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