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

Joe; Sidney (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe is seeking individuals for a role at MSUExtension to conduct community needs assessments, develop and evaluate educational programs in 4‑H Youth Development. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work effectively with diverse groups in Montana. The position involves collaboration with local stakeholders to inform educational programming in Richland County.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct community needs assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in educational program development and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop educational programs.
• Collaborate with local faculty and stakeholders on program development.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community members and organizations.

Job description

MSUExtension seeks individuals who work professionally and effectively with communities, who foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, who exhibit excellent written and verbal communications skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.

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 MSUExtension 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.