Program Assistant for Education and Outreach

Job Description

The Program Assistant for Education and Outreach supports the development and implementation of coastal education community engagement and student experiential learning programs at the Virginia Tech Coastal Collaborator (VTCC) in Hampton Virginia. This position plays a central role in connecting VTCCs applied coastal resilience work with students educators and communities by coordinating programs that translate technical knowledge into accessible hands-on learning experiences.
The position manages a portfolio of education and outreach programs including K12 coastal education student experiential learning internship and field placement coordination and community outreach events. The role also facilitates student engagement in applied resilience initiatives including work associated with the Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) ensuring that students are integrated into real-world implementation efforts.
Working closely with VTCC staff faculty students and external partnersincluding local governments community organizations and school systemsthe Program Assistant supports program delivery organizes activities and events and strengthens the pipeline connecting education applied experience and workforce development in coastal resilience.

Required Qualifications

Experience in education outreach community engagement or program coordination
Experience working with students (K12 and/or undergraduate) in educational or applied settings
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Valid drivers license
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in environmental education coastal resilience Extension or related fields
Experience supporting workshops community meetings or outreach programs
Familiarity with applied coastal work fieldwork or environmental data
Experience working with teachers school systems or developing educational materials
Experience coordinating internships volunteer programs or student placements
Experience in a university Cooperative Extension or public-sector environment

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Hours per week

1500 hour / wage

Review Date

August 20 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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