Extension Agent: Agriculture, 4-H & Community Vitality

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University (MSU) Extension seeks an Extension Agent in Granite County to assess community needs and develop research-based programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development. The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration, and volunteer engagement within Granite County.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for county 4-H activities, work with local stakeholders, and oversee weed management and pesticide education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, youth development or 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture; 4-H Youth Development; and secondarily Community Vitality and Family and Consumer Science.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, county commissioners, and local stakeholders to leverage programming.
• Provide leadership for development, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of Granite County 4-H program and volunteer engagement.
• Oversee Granite County Weed Coordinator duties and the Granite County Weed Management program.
• Possess or obtain licenses/certifications and provide oversight of the local Private Pesticide Applicator Education Program.

Skills

Group leadership

Community needs assessment

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, youth development or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Montana State University (MSU) Extension seeks an Extension Agent in Granite County to assess community needs and develop research-based programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development. The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration, and volunteer engagement within Granite County.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for county 4-H activities, work with local stakeholders, and oversee weed management and pesticide education programs.