Extension Agent – Agriculture/Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development – Powell County

Joe; Montana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented educational institution in Montana seeks a candidate to develop and evaluate educational programs in horticulture, agriculture, and youth development. The successful applicant will work with local stakeholders to assess community needs and implement programs effectively. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant degree in agriculture or related fields. The position emphasizes collaboration with local faculty and community leaders to enhance agricultural education in Powell County.

Qualifications

• Must work effectively with communities and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and implementing educational programs.
• Ability to assess community needs and adjust programs accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate educational programs in natural resources and agriculture.
• Collaborate with local faculty and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments for community programs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Leadership and collaborative skills

Education

Relevant degree in agriculture, natural resources, or education

Job description

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

The focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate horticulture, agriculture, natural resources, and 4-H Youth Development educational programs serving all Powell County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests. Horticulture, forage production, invasive species, pasture management, livestock nutrition, water management, and 4-H Youth Development can be focusing disciplines. The audiences for identified emphases are commercial ranchers and farmers, small acreage stewards, and residential clients. The successful candidate will provide leadership by working successfully with volunteers and clientele to identify and meet community needs in Powell County. Other responsibilities include collaboration with peers in 4-H Youth Development or other Extension disciplines to assistMSUExtension in generating positive community impacts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in natural resources, agriculture, and 4-H Youth Development as determined by local community engagement.
• Collaborate with other faculty in nearbyMSUExtension offices.
• Strengthen the impact and scope of the Extension Natural Resource/Agriculture programs in Powell County.
• Provide program leadership by collaborating with Extension field faculty and specialists to deliver needed programs in Powell County and the surrounding area.
• Provide leadership to stakeholder groups in determining priority needs.
• Work with Powell County Commissioners and other community leaders in exploring and responding to agriculture and natural resource policies and issues that affect Powell County.
• Conduct continual needs assessments in the county and region.
• Cooperate withMSUExtension staff to develop a team approach to the planning, development and implementation of overallMSUExtension programming in Powell County, which will benefit the effectiveness of the Powell County office.