Extension Agent, Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development, Sheridan County

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

Job summary

MSU Extension in Plentywood, MT seeks a County Extension Faculty member to assess local needs and to develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming that meets those needs. The position is full-time and location-based in Sheridan County.

The role will emphasize leadership and educational programming in the disciplines of 4-H/Youth Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture, with support from a full-time office administrative assistant in the Sheridan County office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required?
• Master's degree preferred?

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide educational programming in 4-H/Youth Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture.
• Assess community needs and develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming.

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27034 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Larry Brence

406-874-8236

[e-mail]

Classification Title Working Title Extension Agent, Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development, Sheridan 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 Sheridan County also includes a full-time office administrative assistant.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Up To Professor Position Number 4B3781 Department Extension Agents/Field Division Extension Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary MSU Extension is committed to equitable salaries. Starting salaries are determined based on education and prior experience. The minimum base salary with a bachelor’s degree is $51,660, and with a master’s degree is $58,660. Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

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General Statement

Sheridan County is located in the extreme northeastern corner of Montana, bordering North Dakota to the east and Canada to the north. The Extension office is located in Plentywood, which is also the county seat.

Sheridan County is a rural agricultural community whose top industry centers on the family farm and ranch. The land is mostly prairie, of which three-fourths is tillable. The soil is of glacial origin, which provides a rich base for small grain production. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, there were 458 farms with an average size of 2,323 acres. A total of 1,041,794 out of the county’s 1,073,056 acres were in farms. Wheat, cattle, and pulse crops are the major agricultural products, with Sheridan County leading the state in durum wheat production. Sheridan County is also the leading pulse crop-producing county in the United States.

The 4-H program has an enrollment of 100 youth in three clubs throughout the county, along with 40 volunteer leaders.

Oil production and development are also important components of the local economy. Sheridan County has excellent health care and retirement facilities and is the location of a center for developmentally disabled adults.

According to the 2010 Census, the population of Sheridan County is 3,384 residents,