Independent member county coordinator role description
Role description for independent member county coordinator
Purpose
Provide experiences that promote a positive youth development experience for all independent members.
Time required
October 1 - September 30 of the 4-H year
Responsibilities
Inform and encourage members, and other family members to participate actively in appropriate 4-H opportunities.
Welcome parents’ ideas, activity and project assistance, cooperation, and support.
Serve as a liaison among the local Extension office staff, 4-H members and their family members regarding 4-H group programs.
Meet with teams (mentor and member) to review resources and materials available (either all teams as a group or individual teams).
This role is ideal for an individual with
An ability to organize and motivate youth while nurturing positive youth development, decision making, responsibility and leadership in youth
The ability to delegate responsibility effectively
The ability to work and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
The ability to motivate and coach other volunteers in leadership positions
Benefits
Experience working with youth
Training to enhance personal skills and knowledge
Contact
Becky Harrington, director of operations and systems, willi107@umn.edu, 612-624-7974