Leadership Opportunity

4-H grow leaders at Josephine County. As a 4-H member, you have the opportunity to develop your individual leadership skills by learning more about yourself and how you work with others.

4-H leadership opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• County ambassador: The 4-H member in this position would represent the Josephine County 4-H program to the Josephine County Fair Board. Members would connect with 4-H faculty prior to meetings to gather insight and information to share with the Fair Board. This position would require the member to attend all Fair Board meetings and report to county 4-H faculty. This position is currently closed.
• State ambassador: The State 4-H State Ambassador team is a group of 10-20 outstanding Oregon 4-H youth. 4-H youth in the 9th-12th grades who are interested in rewarding experiences and opportunities to develop their leadership skills can apply. Ambassador applications are due in the Oregon State 4-H office by March 1. Applicants are interviewed at 4-H Summer Conference in June and the selection is announced. For more information on the State Ambassador program, please review these resources and contact Roberta Lundeberg.
• Teen leaders: This program is for 9th-11th graders who are interested in receiving training to teach elementary-aged youth about nutrition, exercise, and environmental health-related topics! Teens will learn how to create and teach lesson plans while gaining leadership, public speaking, and facilitation skills while developing their confidence working as a team. This position is currently closed.
• Camp counselor: 9th-12th grade youth can apply annually to be a Camp Counselor at the "Four Rivers 4-H Camp". Counselors gain invaluable job experience, learn about leadership and responsibility. 4-H Camp is held in late June/early July. Applications are due in February and Counselor Selection Day will be held in March. Selected counselors and alternates must also attend counselor training in May. This opportunity is open to all youth regardless of their affiliation with 4-H. There are also positions for Junior Staff (college age students or older who work at camp and support counselors). NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR 2022
• National 4-H congress: Every Thanksgiving weekend, 4-H members from all around the country attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Delegates hear inspirational speakers, participate in workshops, engage in large-scale community service projects, and enjoy many other fun activities. The Oregon 4-H program views National 4-H Congress as an important opportunity for 4-H members and is committed to providing this experience to as many 4-H members as possible. Because trips to Congress are dependent on donations, a selection process is held each year. Oregon trip winners typically demonstrate a considerable breadth and depth of 4-H experience. State Website Positions are currently closed.