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Ensuring excellence through individual and organizational growth.

Extension Volunteer Core Competency
Professionalism
The demonstration of behaviors that reflect high levels of performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuing education and to the mission, vision, & goals of the NCCE.

Sub-Competency
Proficiencies
Level I Level II Level III
Characteristics

Committed to mission and goals of organization

Is dependable

Willing to learn

Projects professional image

Uses proper business etiquette

Advocates mission of organization

Can balance priorities-Accepts constructive feedback

Strives for excellence

Is a self-starter

Takes advantage of educational opportunities
Actions

Works until job is completed

Accepts assignments and performs with supervision

 Willing to assume leadership roles

Willing to try new ideas-Performs volunteer role with minimum of supervision

Shares knowledge and skills with peers

Identifies new opportunities consistent with organization mission and goals

Takes initiative and functions without direct supervision
April 4 , 2001

COMMENTS

Personal and Organizational Development, based in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, serves the personal and organizational development needs of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Cooperative Extension is a partnership of the College, the School of Agriculture and Environmental and Allied Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and local governments.