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Work for WSU 4-H!

We have a great job opportunity for a part time position by the coast in Pacific County! Apply now to be the Pacific County 4-H Coordinator.

In this role as the Pacific County 4-H Coordinator, you will provide oversight, leadership, recruitment, and volunteer management for WSU 4-H Youth Development Program in Pacific County. You will also lead outreach efforts and coordinate educational programming that serves 4-H youth and volunteers. Your work will include developing and implementing programs and activities in alignment with WSU Extension policies and procedures, as well as 4-H program guidelines, under the direction of the State 4-H Program Leader.

View job details and apply on WSU Jobs. Position closes June 29th.

Seeking High School Youth to Pilot 4-H Future Forward!

4-H FutureForward is a pilot initiative that helps 4-H youth translate project work, leadership, and applied learning into an electronic portfolio that can be reviewed for possible college credit through prior learning assessment.

Participants identify a college course they want to pursue and work with a 4-H coordinator to align their 4-H experiences with the course’s learning outcomes. During the pilot, the Spokane County 4-H Intern will help guide the youth through the process. Their portfolio includes evidence such as a résumé, PACT goals, reflections, project records, financial summaries, photos, videos, supporting documents, and a showcase project that demonstrates growth, skill, and learning.

FutureForward helps youth do more than document accomplishments; it helps them demonstrate that what they have learned through 4-H is comparable to college-level learning. By linking their experiences to course outcomes and providing evidence of mastery, participants create a portfolio colleges can review in a rigorous and organized way for possible credit. This approach also aligns with National 4-H Beyond Ready, which emphasizes preparing youth for life and work through skill development, confidence, and readiness for future education and career pathways.

Once a student has been accepted to their college of choice, the completed portfolio may be submitted to the registrar for review for possible credit. In this way, 4-H FutureForward serves as both a youth development strategy and a bridge to higher education, helping students recognize the academic value of their 4-H experiences while strengthening readiness for college and careers.

Parents and youth interested in learning how 4-H can support college and career pathways are encouraged to explore the 4-H FutureForward pilot. To learn how the program works, who may be a good fit, and how to get involved, please contact Tammy Wilson at tammy.wilson@wsu.edu or Alex Gustafson at a.gustafson@wsu.edu.