Extension Agent - Fallon County

Extension Agent - Fallon County

Montana State University

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26122

Working Title: Extension Agent - Fallon County

Brief Position Overview: 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 emphasis for this full-time position will be to provide leadership and educational programming in the disciplines of 4-H/Youth Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture.

The Extension Office staff in Fallon County also includes a full-time office administrative assistant.

Faculty Tenure Track: Yes
Faculty Rank: Up To Professor
Position Number: 4B5286
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.

General Statement: Fallon County is located in extreme eastern Montana and shares an eastern border with the state of North Dakota. Fallon County is home to 3,049 people with the majority living in the county seat of Baker with a population of 1,802. The landscape of Fallon County is shortgrass prairie with the dominant agricultural activities being cattle ranching and dryland farming. In addition to agriculture, oil and gas production is a major economic driver of the community. The Fallon County 4-H program currently includes 83 youth members and 27 adult leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in 4-H/youth development, agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture.
• Collaborate with 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 Fallon 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 Fallon County.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or relevant experience in education, youth development, agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, or other related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues.
3. Extension Experience.

The Successful Candidate Will: Possess excellent human relation skills. Work with a high level of professionalism. Possess the ability to work effectively with other staff members. Demonstrate evidence of good judgment. Have the flexibility and innovation to respond to changing needs of people in Fallon County. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Establish relationships and work with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.

Position Special Requirements: If the successful candidate holds a Master's degree, the position will be filled as a tenure track position. If the successful candidate does not hold a Master's degree, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track position; however, upon completion of a Master's degree, they will transition to a tenure track position. Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points), or have other reliable means of transportation. Must have access to a vehicle to use for work (mileage will be reimbursed), and have minimum vehicle liability insurance.

Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search

Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on March 10, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Please note – for this position – Five (5) references have been requested.