Agriculture & 4-H Youth Extension Specialist

Montana State University; Montana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks an Extension Agent in Sheridan County to lead 4-H/youth development, agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture programming. The role focuses on leadership, community needs assessment, and collaboration with local stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work in a county-level Extension office with a full-time schedule and potential tenure-track progression. Salary starts at $51,660 for a bachelor’s degree, with higher base for advanced degree holders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, youth development, agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess community needs; and develop, organize, plan, teach, and evaluate effective programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for Extension programming for youth, adults, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate 4‑H/youth development, agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture programs.
• Collaborate with nearby Extension Agents to develop and evaluate 4‑H Youth Development programs.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to inform educational programming priorities in Sheridan County.
• Build and maintain relationships with peer Extension agents, county commissioners, and local orgs to leverage programming.

Skills

Leadership

Community needs assessment

Program development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Montana State University seeks an Extension Agent in Sheridan County to lead 4-H/youth development, agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture programming. The role focuses on leadership, community needs assessment, and collaboration with local stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work in a county-level Extension office with a full-time schedule and potential tenure-track progression. Salary starts at $51,660 for a bachelor’s degree, with higher base for advanced degree holders.