Extension Agent H​/Youth Development - Richland

Overview

Position Title:

Extension Agent - 4-H/Youth Development - Richland County

Location:

Sidney, Montana

Classification

Title:

Extension Agent

MSU Extension seeks individuals who desire to make a difference in lives and communities. The primary duty is to assess local community needs, then to develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs, with a focus on 4-H/Youth Development.

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in 4-H Youth Development.
• Collaborate with MSU Extension Richland County faculty and other nearby Extension Agents to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and Extension staff to continually assess needs to inform educational programming priorities in Richland County and potential collaboration with other counties and reservations.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, county commissioners, and appropriate local individuals, groups, boards, agencies, and organizations to leverage educational programming in Richland County.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess needs; and plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs for youth and adult audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for Extension programming for youth, adults, and volunteers.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• At least one degree or relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues.
• Extension Experience or demonstrated understanding of the Extension education model.

• Possess excellent human relation skills.
• Work with a high level of professionalism.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with other staff members.
• Demonstrate evidence of good judgment.
• Have the flexibility and innovation to respond to changing needs of people in Richland County.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish relationships and work with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Additional information includes: work hours vary and may include evenings and weekends; travel within the county and occasionally within Montana; valid driver's license required; ability to operate state/university vehicles; and general description of duties, responsibilities, and requirements in alignment with university policies.

Posting Number: FAC - VA - 26030

Closing Date:
Applications will be screened beginning December 15, 2025, and will continue until an adequate applicant pool is established.

Required documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.

MSU provides veteran’s preference for qualified veterans as permitted by law.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Special Instructions:
This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship. Five references have been requested.