Extension Agent - 4-H/Youth Development - Richland County

Job Description

Extension Agent - 4-H/Youth Development - Richland County
Montana State University

Position Information

• Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26030
• Classification Title: Extension Agent
• Working Title: Extension Agent - 4-H/Youth Development - Richland County
• Brief Position Overview: This position is located in Sidney, Montana. MSU Extension seeks individuals who desire to make a difference in lives and communities. The primary duty for County Extension Faculty is to assess local community needs, then to develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs. The primary emphases for this full-time position will be to provide leadership and educational programming in the discipline of 4-H/Youth Development. The Extension Office staff in Richland County also includes full time agents who cover agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer science, and community and economic development. There is also a full time administrative assistant in the office.
• Faculty Tenure Track: Yes
• Faculty Rank: Up to Professor
• Position Number: 4B3349
• Department: Extension Agents/Field
• Division: Extension
• Appointment Type: Faculty
• Contract Term: Fiscal Year
• FTE: 1.0
• Benefits Eligible: Eligible
• Salary: MSU Extension is committed to equitable salaries. Beginning salaries are determined by an analysis of education and previous experience. Minimum base salary with Bachelor's degree is $49,580. Minimum base salary with Master's degree is $56,580.

Position Details

General Statement: Richland County is located in eastern Montana with North Dakota as its eastern border and the Missouri River as its northern border. ... [full general statement as in text]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in 4-H Youth Development.
• Collaborate with fellow MSU Extension Richland County faculty and other nearby Extension Agents to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and Extension staff to continually assess needs to inform educational programming priorities in Richland County and potential collaboration with other counties and reservations.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, county commissioners, and appropriate local individuals, groups, boards, agencies, and organizations to leverage educational programming in Richland County.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree and relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
2. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess needs; and plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs for youth and adult audiences.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for Extension programming for youth, adults, and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree
2. At least one degree or relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
3. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues.
4. Extension Experience or demonstrated understanding of the Extension education model.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess excellent human relation skills.
• Work with a high level of professionalism.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Application Details

To apply, visit https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/49365