211 Duncan Hall–ACES | Auburn University, Alabama 36849

(334) 844-2276 | ambassador@auburn.edu | www.alabama4h.com | v2.4honline.com

Qualifications

• Enrolled 4-H member through 4HOnline
• At least 14 years old by January 1 of the starting term year
• A high school sophomore, junior, or senior
• Completed at least one full club year as an active 4-H member
• Participated and demonstrated leadership in a variety of youth development activities
• Demonstrate commitment to community service and volunteerism
• Experience in planning and delivering events and activities
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and individually with both youth and adults
• Diverse knowledge of the total Alabama 4-H Youth Development Program

Benefits

• Opportunity to further develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in planning, implementing, and participating in statewide educational, leadership, and service-related programs
• Greater understanding of the 4-H Youth Development Program
• Ability to represent 4-H and Alabama as a 4-H Ambassador Delegate

Position Description

• Supporting the mission and vision of Alabama 4-H
• Supporting various local, county, regional, and statewide programs and activities, including public presentations, leadership development opportunities, and community service
• Assisting with an innovative and high-profile Ambassador Community Service Project
• Providing leadership for Midwinter Teen Leadership Retreat, Alabama 4-H State Competitive Events Day, and other 4-H events as assigned; the Ambassador president will have additional meeting requirements

State Ambassador Application Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 14 years old by January 1 of the starting term year
• The application for 2023-2024 State Ambassador must be received in its entirety by May 1, 2023, through 4HOnline. The following pieces are part of that application process:
  • 4HOnline Application
  • 4-H Resume

Mandatory Meeting Dates

Interview dates will be May 22 at the Alabama 4-H Center and May 23 at Auburn University.

• Only an application of sufficient quality and submitted through 4HOnline will merit an invitation to interview. Be aware of the high commitment and standards that come with being an Alabama 4-H Ambassador. As a 4-H Ambassador, you are the face of Alabama 4-H at all times. You must demonstrate high ethical standards.

Below are the mandatory meeting dates:

*Note that you may be asked to participate in other state, county, or regional events that are not listed.

• Ambassador planning meeting June 21 and 22 at the Alabama 4-H Center
• State 4-H Competitive Event Day June 23
• Ambassador planning meeting September 24 and 25
• Ambassador Zoom meetings monthly every first Thursday
• Midwinter planning meeting January 5 and 6 at Auburn University
• Midwinter preparation meeting February 1 at the Alabama 4-H Center
• Midwinter Retreat February 2 through February 4 at the Alabama 4-H Center

Joy Scott, Extension Specialist, 4-H and Youth Development, Auburn University.

Revised January 2023, Alabama 4-H Ambassadors, 4HYD-2152