Monday, December 20, 2021

2021 Annual Report

The ECOP Monday Minute will be on hiatus on December 27th and January 3rd to return on January 10th. 




ECOP Releases 2021 Annual Report - ECOP is pleased to release the ECOP 2021 Annual Accomplishments Report highlighting the past year of national leadership. Chris Watkins, ECOP Immediate Past Chair, Cornell University, particularly emphasizes the release of the CES Advocacy and Education Toolkit, the development of associated ECOP Program Committee Program Action Teams providing leadership on national CES efforts, the updated National Framework for Health Equity and Well-Being, and the ECOP return on investment. Much appreciation is extended to everyone who led these efforts.



Applicants Sought for Executive Director, ECOP 4-H Leadership Committee - The ECOP 4-H Leadership Committee (ECOP 4-H) seeks an Executive Director, an 18-month contractual position funded by Cooperative Extension Section reserves and National 4-H Council. The ideal candidate is an experienced Extension Director/Administrator or State 4-H Program Leader with demonstrated past success in collaborative leadership and coordination of Extension system resources who is passionate about building partnership and policy foundations for future 4-H Youth Development programs and initiatives nationwide. The position location is flexible and some travel is expected. Primarily, the 50% time position:
  • Supports the work of ECOP 4-H, including a bold vision and plan for engaging more youth in the 4-H program that also reflects the diversity of youth in the United States. 
  • Reports directly to the Co-chairs of the ECOP 4-H. 
The full job description is found here. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume by January 14, 2022 to ECOP 4-H Leadership Committee at ECOP4-H@4-H.org.