Independent member county coordinator role description

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

Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807