As part of MSU Extension (MSUE), the Children & Youth Institute (CYI), and  with support from the 4-H Staff Development & Supervising Educator, District  Director and Institute Director, this position provides leadership and oversight  for growth and management of local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth  participants. Working with the supervising educator, this position will work in  concert with the CYI to ensure alignment of programs with overall goals of the  Institute and organization.You will recruit, select, and train volunteers who engage with you in the local 4-H Youth Development Program, and ensure that that MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process is followed.

You will identify opportunities for program promotion, expansion, and  evaluation, as well as promote the visibility of 4-H and strengthen public  understanding of 4-H and MSU Extension programs. You will work to build  new partnerships which will result in programs being delivered within schools  and community groups. A particular focus is on reaching youth in Oakland County. Through your efforts, you will ensure that youth and volunteer  audiences are reached through established and newly developed programs,  providing leadership to these groups through 4-H clubs, after school programs,  youth mentoring, etc. You will provide information and opportunities for  learning through the use of technology, mass media, group meetings,  workshops, and individual contacts.