Leadership

Resource/Key Leader Position Description

Key or Resource Leaders serve as a resource to leaders or members in a specific project or activity area throughout the county.

(If you are looking for resources to help you be a better resource/key leader, visit the resource page.)

Purpose:

• Broaden and strengthen the county 4-H program in terms of projects and/or activities.

Time Required:

• Commitment will vary during different times of the year. Average time may be 2-3 hours per week or one day per month for a specific activity.

Responsibilities:

• Help design and teach project training meeting(s) for leaders or members.
• Serve as a telephone resource in project or activity area.
• Follow-up on inquiries or suggestions.
• Attend training on the county, district, and state levels.
• Participate in annual county 4-H calendar planning process.
• Keep up-to-date in project or activity area.
• Communicate one-on-one to new project leaders.
• Be a resource to county 4-H committee in project or activity area.
• Help with project or activity promotion

Qualifications:

• Certified 4-H leader.
• Willingness to work with any 4-H member or leader.
• Interest and basic knowledge of a project or activity area.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Ability to relate well to others.
• Enthusiasm.
• Willingness to keep current and active.
• Ability to delegate tasks to others.
• Organized.

Resources Available:

• Project or activity literature.
• Audio-visual aids.
• County UW-Extension staff.
• Access to multi-county, district, and state level training workshops.
• Lists of project leaders and new leaders.
• Other resource/key leaders.
• Lots of moral support.