Lead 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent (Montana)

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 in Helena, MT seeks a Lewis and Clark County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent to assess community needs and deliver research-based programs. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with Extension staff and volunteers, and program evaluation to strengthen youth development and community vitality.

This position offers professional development and requires travel within the county, with a focus on building partnerships to support Montana youth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or a 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and community organizations representing a wide variety of youth and adult audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in 4-H Youth Development.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, Montana 4-H Center staff, county commissioners, and appropriate local individuals, groups, boards, agencies, and organizations to leverage educational programming in Lewis and Clark County.
• Provide leadership for development, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the Lewis and Clark County 4-H program to foster positive youth development and volunteer engagement.
• Embrace a team approach to planning, developing, and implementing an effective, interdisciplinary MSU Extension program in Lewis and Clark County.
• Collaborate with Extension faculty and county staff to plan and execute county events such as Lewis and Clark County 4-H Fair and 4-H Summer Camp.

Skills

Group leadership

Community needs assessment

Effective communication

Volunteer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Montana State University (MSU) Extension in Helena, MT seeks a Lewis and Clark County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent to assess community needs and deliver research-based programs. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with Extension staff and volunteers, and program evaluation to strengthen youth development and community vitality.

This position offers professional development and requires travel within the county, with a focus on building partnerships to support Montana youth and