Become an Ambassador

The Arizona State 4-H Youth Ambassador Program (State 4-H Ambassadors) is the premier youth leadership development opportunity in Arizona 4-H. The State 4-H Ambassador program provides 4-H teen leaders with the opportunity to advocate for 4-H youth, represent Arizona 4-H, and develop as generational leaders. The team consists of seven highly qualified 4-H State 4-H Ambassadors selected annually from a pool of statewide applicants. The State 4-H Ambassadors will work closely together as a collaborative team to help lead 4-H statewide leadership initiatives. Additionally, each will provide mentorship and leadership specific to their areas of expertise. State 4-H Ambassadors have the unique opportunity to make a significant difference and help steer the course of 4-H programming throughout our state. 

All applicants will be notified by August 27th, 2025 if they will have the opportunity for an interview with the State 4-H Ambassador selection committee. Please be sure to check your email for your notifications.

 

Ambassador Application  

 

Resume Template

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants must be rising Juniors or Seniors in high school or 16 – 18 years old during the 4-H year.
  • Must be a 4-H member in good standing with their County 4-H Program.
  • Must be willing to commit and attend all required events. Please see PDF file for the detailed list.
  • Must exhibit a high level of responsiveness and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willing to work well as a team and be collaborative with other team members.
  • Previous experience working with youth and/or serving as a mentor for other people.
  • Interest in developing skills as a leader.
     

Application Components

General Information

Name, county, age, gender, etc.

General Questions 

This is your opportunity to describe your strengths, interests, problem solving skills, and previous experience.

Essay Question

You may submit either a written essay or video essay - specific instructions and requirements are included in the application materials.

4-H Resume and Cover Letter

The Arizona 4-H State Ambassador program is meant to build leadership experiences and life skills. This year, as a part of the application process, we ask each applicant create a resume and cover letter catered to 4-H. 

If you have limited experience with these, we have attached PDFs for resume template and an example cover letter. 
  • In your 4-H Resume, you should use bulleted points to highlight key achievements in past leadership roles or organizational Involvement.
  • In the 4-H Cover Letter, we are interested in hearing more about how 4-H has shaped your life experience so far and where you hope for it to lead you in the future. Focus on what you would like to do as an ambassador. This is typically one page in length (3 paragraphs). Please do not copy the cover letter verbatim. 
Letters of Recommendation
  • You are asked to provide TWO letters of recommendation.
  • One letter needs to be from a 4-H-related person; including a leader, county agent, or county staff member.
  • The second can be from any adult who knows you well and can speak to your leadership capabilities.
  • Neither reference can be completed by a family member.

 We advise that you prepare all of your responses on a separate document prior to submitting anything at the link below. The application does not save where you left off.

Interviews

Interviews will be held via zoom. Applicants are expected to wear business/professional attire. The interview will be conducted by a committee of 4-H staff and volunteers. 

Each applicant will give a 1-2 minute prepared speech based on the following Scenario: The State ambassadors have been tasked with raising $100 within two months. Create a plan with a timeline and specific goals/ideas of how you will complete this task. 

Caroline Werkhoven
cwerkhoven@arizona.edu
602-827-8275
Esther Turner
eturner@cals.arizona.edu
520-836-5221
Joseph Corbett
josephcorbett@arizona.edu
(520) 621-1784