Flathead County Agriculture Extension Agent

JOE; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JOE in Kalispell, Montana seeks a candidate to lead the development and evaluation of horticulture, agriculture, and natural resource educational programs. The role involves collaboration with community members and peers, aiming to meet the educational needs of Flathead County.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering community engagement and academic success.

Qualifications

• Experience with community-based educational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs in horticulture and agriculture.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance youth development programs.
• Conduct needs assessments in the community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Program evaluation

Community engagement

Leadership

Education

Degree in horticulture, agriculture, or related field

Job description

General Statement

Focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate horticulture, agriculture, and natural resource educational programs serving all Flathead County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests. Horticulture, forage production, invasive species, pasture management, livestock nutrition and water management can be focus 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 Flathead County. Other responsibilities include collaboration with peers in 4-H Youth Development or other Extension disciplines to assist MSUExtension in generating positive community impacts.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with various individuals, foster, and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, exhibit excellent written, verbal communication skills, and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and Responsibilities

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