Washington County Extension Association

Job Description

 

Position Summary:

As a member of the Washington County Executive Committee, you will help local Extension staff to plan, promote, develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programs, which meet the needs and interests of area residents.

 

Responsibilities:

1.      Familiarize yourself with and support the faculty and staff of the Washington County Extension Office.

 

2.      Attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings (generally 1st Tuesday of the month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. or another time agreed upon by the committee).

 

3.      Actively participate on a sub-committee such as: public relations, annual meeting, finance, fundraising, program planning and review.

 

4.      Develop and prepare the county Plan of Work, consulting with faculty members.

 

5.      As necessary, make recommendations in selecting faculty, staff and evaluating current programming.

 

6.      Prepare, secure and oversee the operations of the county budget.

 

7.      Promote the work of Extension through citizens, county commissioners, legislators and other community leaders.

 

Time of Commitment:

Election of officers of the board is held in April of each year.  The commitment is for a three-year term unless specified otherwise.  Board meetings are usually held every first Tuesday of the month from 4-6 p.m.  Most committees meet monthly at a time convenient to their members.

 

Qualifications:

·         Interest in Cooperative Extension

·         General knowledge of people, their needs and issues in your geographic area

·         Specific skills, knowledge and expertise as sought by the Nominating Committee.

·         A genuine commitment to helping people help themselves.

 

Training Provided:

You will receive orientation training.  Opportunities to attend leadership training activities are available.

 

Benefits:

You will have an opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds; improve the quality of life for people in Washington County, and participate in county, state and national programs.