STATE 4-H LEADERSHIP TEAM

Being part of the State Leadership Team is more than adding something to your résumé. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, find your voice, make lifelong connections, and help shape the future of Wyoming 4-H.

We’re looking for outstanding 4-H members ages 16–18 who are ready to grow as leaders, meet new people, represent Wyoming 4-H, and make a difference in their communities.

As a State Leadership Team member, you’ll have the chance to:

Attend a leadership retreat in Laramie
Build your confidence and public-speaking skills
Meet and connect with 4-H members from across Wyoming
Meet with legislators at the Wyoming State Capitol
Lead activities and represent Wyoming 4-H at events like Civic Day and Showcase Showdown
Represent Wyoming 4-H at public and statewide events and awards ceremonies
Receive a $900 scholarship toward a National 4-H trip of your choice, including 4-H Conference, 4-H Congress, or Ignite
Receive a $1,000 educational scholarship upon graduation and successful completion of your Leadership Team service

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: September 7 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews: Mid-September
Leadership Retreat for Selected Members: October 16–18 in Laramie

Ready to apply? Start your application here:
https://forms.gle/L18ZkQnZdLLEiERG6

Information

Are you a Wyoming 4-H Senior aged member between 16-18 years old? Do you enjoy taking leadership opportunities and having a positive impact on Wyoming 4-H? Do you want to impact you project area at a state level? We have an opportunity for you!

The State 4-H Leadership team provides opportunities for youth to represent 4-H through leadership and service at a state level.

State 4-H Leadership team is a select team of senior aged youth that have demonstrated leadership in their county 4-H programs, and who are interested in developing and refining skills to teach other 4-H youth about leadership, promotion, and service. Team members will also work on events/projects pertainng to their project area of choice.

Information

Current Wyoming 4-H members ages 16-18.
Applicants must be in good standing in their County 4-H program.

Ideal Skills of Applicants

A genuine enthusiasm for 4-H.
Ability to meet people easily, even strangers.
Public speaking skills, both planned and extemporaneous.
A commitment to 4-H as shown by a willingness to put a high priority on the responsibilities of serving on the State Leadership Team. While team members can be active in other organizations, they are expected to place 4-H at the top of the list during their time on the team.
Ability to be a team player.
Self-starter, always motivated to do their best with minimal instruction. Someone who is willing to go above and beyond without being asked.
Be interested in developing and/or enhancing skills related to leadership, such as: conflct resolution, facilitation, teamwork, decision-making, respect, and communication.
Be able to accept and incorporate constructive criticism to enhance their own skills and the strength of the team. Be willing to explore and apply diverse concepts of leadership, service and promotion.
Have basic skills in teaching others, facilitating discussions, public speaking, and comfortable talking to large groups.

Application

Submit your completed State 4-H Leadership Team application form by September 7th, 2026. Applications can be found here.
With your application you will submit a 4-H resume and headshot (school photo is acceptable).
Extension Educator Recommendation submitted by September 14th, 2026.
Online interviews will be conducted via Zoom, with State 4-H Leadership Team advisors, the State 4H Office Youth Development Specialist, members from a previous leadership team, and a member of the Wyoming 4H Foundation.

Expectations & Requirements

To uphold and abide by the Wyoming 4-H Code of Conduct throughout the duration of their appointment as a State 4-H Leadership Team.
To participate in all required State 4-H Leadership Team events and activities. To be a positive role model to, and representative of, all youth involved in Wyoming 4-H.
To be willing to work with team members to establish and meet objectives.
To be prompt in response to emails and other forms of communication. To be willing to engage in a youth-adult partnership model of leadership.

Schedule & Time Commitment

EVENTS:
In addition to the team determined emphasis, members of the State 4-H Leadership Team provide leadership and support to these events:

* Monthly ZOOM Meetings (Time and Date determined by members and advisors)

*Participation in Smithsonian Stories 4-History Project alongside the rest of the team, including meetings and events set by Smithsonian. For more info: https://www.si.edu/educators/stories-4-history

*October 16-18th, 2026: Leadership Retreat- Laramie (REQUIRED)

*January/February:

Civic Day- Cheyenne Exact Date TBD (REQUIRED)

* April:
State Meats & Wool- Laramie

* June:
Showcase Showdown- Laramie (REQUIRED)

* July:
  State Shoot- Douglas (REQUIRED)
  Platte River Shootout- Saratoga
  Apache Clear Creek Shootout- Ucross

* August:
Wyoming State Fair- Douglas (REQUIRED)

These dates and events are subject to change and additional events may occur (ex: Jr. Leader meetings, regional teen gatherings, state volunteer conference, etc.)

*Dates are subject to change and additional events will occur (ex: Jr. Leader meetings, conference calls, etc.).

Resources

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming’s only four-year university in the rarefied air of the top research universities in the United States.

The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.