APLU/ECOP Seeks Senior Associate

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is seeking a Senior Associate, Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources to provide logistical and administrative support to the Cooperative Extension Section and the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP). Please send a letter of interest and resume to APLU’s Human Resources Department at resume@aplu.org with “Senior Associate, FANR” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with preference given to those received by Monday, March 24, 2025. More details can be found here.



Federal Government Continuing Resolution Passed

In a press release dated March 14, USDA applauded the passage of a year-long FY 2025 continuing resolution, which will allow the department to operate at or near FY 2024 funding levels.



ECOP 4-H Leadership Committee Seeks Executive Director

The ECOP 4-H Leadership Committee (ECOP 4-H) seeks an Executive Director skilled in fostering alignment, building partnerships, and strengthening communications to advance 4-H Youth Development programs nationwide. The Executive Director will support ECOP 4-H and the 4-H Program Leaders’ Working Group (PLWG) in leading the Cooperative Extension System for 4-H Youth Development, including a vision for engaging youth across the United States.

Applicants should submit the following to executive.director@4-H.org by April 11th:

• Letter of Interest
• Current Vitae
• List and Contact Information for 3-5 Professional References

Please direct questions to Dr. Cody Stone, ECOP 4-H Co-Chair cstone@montana.edu (406-994-1750)