H Program Director, Lake -H Educational Center

4-H Program Director, Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center

Job number: 534496

Work type:
Administrative & Professional
Senior management:
Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: 4-H Centers and Admin.

Location:

Appomattox, Virginia

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center is nestled among tall, whispering poplars and Virginia pines in the 19,000-acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest and Holiday Lake. Located only 14 miles northeast of the town of Appomattox, it is within easy driving of many Virginia cities, including Richmond, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Farmville.

The Center has served youth and adults across Central and Southside Virginia since 1940, enriching lives through programs, friendships, and nature. It operates as a summer 4‑H camp for over 2,000 youth and adults from 17 counties and 2 cities each summer, and offers programming in natural resource education, outdoor adventure, shooting education, and youth leadership development.

The Program Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee all 4‑H Center programming—planning, conducting, supervising, and evaluating educational programs for youth and adults in accordance with Virginia 4‑H Program guidelines, Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning, and American Camp Association standards.

The Director will promote the use of the 4‑H Center in partnership with Cooperative Extension to serve (1) 4‑H youth, (2) other youth, and (3) adults such as Road Scholars, community groups, and organizations. The Director reports directly to the Center Director and is accountable to the State 4‑H Program Leader and the Center’s Board of Directors.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience planning, budgeting, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non‑formal residential camp programs.
• Knowledge of child and human development, excellent communication skills, basic educational technology competency, and program marketing skills.
• Experience involving and managing volunteers in program development and delivery.

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Experience in 4‑H positive youth development programming.
• ACCT Challenge Course Practitioner and Certified Lifeguard certifications.

• Driver’s license required with acceptable driving record.
• Criminal conviction check required.
• Exempt position, not eligible for overtime.

Regular

$45,000 – $60,000

Varies

November 17, 2025

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