Dessa Watson

Experience

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  Colorado State University

  Feb 2006 - now

  • Maintain and grow the traditional 4-H club program in Rio Blanco County, including evaluation of impacts;• recruit and provide leadership opportunities and training for 4-H volunteer leaders that will enhance their effectiveness in working with youth and retain their commitment over sustained periods of time• Organize, coordinate, and implement program activities such as Achievement Nights, Council activities, Contests, Club meetings, County Fair, State Fair, youth leadership• provide leadership and guidance to the Rio Blanco County 4-H council and assist in helping them in goal identification and achievement;• assure compliance with Colorado State University 4-H policies, mandates, and guidelines;• serve as a liaison between the Extension office, 4-H youth council, advisory council, 4-H livestock sale committee, fair board and 4-H youth fund-raising committees;• Serve on a State planning committees, Assist work teams in development and implementation of programs in local efforts as well as statewide;• expand 4-H youth program resources to new audiences, such as through school environments;• work cooperatively with colleagues to provide a “Front Door” to Colorado State University;• maintain effective communication with Colorado State University personnel, community leaders, and other agencies/organizations to enhance strong program development, delivery, and evaluation;• assist in providing guidance to office support staff and diverse volunteers, and with budget administration Show less

  • Instructor/ Advisor

    Aug 2008 - now

  • Extension Agent, 4-H/Youth Development

    Feb 2006 - Nov 2014