• Promote and strengthen 4-H Youth programs through 4-H clubs, after school programs, short term/special interest programs, planned youth mentoring, and/or school enrichment efforts.
• Identify, recruit, select, train and assist volunteers to teach and advise youth in these programs and activities.
• Ensures that MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process procedures are followed prior to engaging volunteers in program activities.
• Help local 4-H volunteers reach and involve the youth and families with non-formal “learning by doing” experiences, including youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate youth development programs that are relevant to the needs of county residents. Utilize program development committees and advisory committees to identify needs and opportunities and carry out programming.
• Operates somewhat independently, with minimal supervision, ensuring that program delivery follows established guidelines and meets the goals set for the program statewide and locally.
• Attend and act in an advisory capacity at 4-H Leaders’ Council and other program committee meetings, supporting volunteers and members, assisting in coordination of county-wide projects and insuring that all MSU Extension and 4-H policies are followed.
• Represent MSU Extension in activities, meetings, etc. in a manner that reflects collegial connection with the community, the research and knowledge of the University, and the goodwill of MSU Extension.
• Assist and advise local 4-H groups in securing and managing funds to support 4-H youth work. Provide training about appropriate financial management to councils, committees, clubs, etc.
• Provide information and opportunities for learning through the use of technology, mass media, group meetings, workshops and individual contacts.
• Provide local leadership in strengthening public understanding that 4-H is for all youth.
• Reach a diverse audience through traditional and newly developed programs.
• Inform supervisor of all proposed, newly implemented and existing 4-H programs and activities as to progress, objectives, target dates, problems encountered, etc.
• Prepare county 4-H youth program development plan, annual report (ES-237) and other necessary reports in cooperation with the supervisor and, as appropriate, with other professional and support staff, respecting format and due date procedures.
• Actively participate in a variety of professional development opportunities to attain and retain program knowledge and delivery skills.
• Report any concerns or matters regarding inappropriate youth-adult interaction to the supervisor and/or Institute Director immediately upon learning of the matter.
• Oversee and manage financial resources related to this program.
• Has an understanding and commitment to equal access and opportunity and to diversity and inclusivity.
• Understands and implements Civil Rights policies and compliance regarding the availability of 4-H Youth programs and activities.
• Initiate efforts to expand Extension programs to the unreached, including limited resource families, youth, minorities and the disabled.
• Other duties as assigned.
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