Extension Agent – Agriculture -H Youth Development – Carbon

• Master’s degree.

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27023 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Tracy Mosley

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Working Title Extension Agent – Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development – Carbon County Brief Position Overview

This position is located in Joliet, Montana. 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 areas of emphasis of this Carbon County Extension Agent position are Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development. The Carbon County Extension office is staffed by one Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development agent, one Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development agent, and three-quarter time administrative assistant.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Up To Professor Position Number 4B3736 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

Montana State University (MSU) Extension improves the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery, and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities. MSU Extension is committed to the land grant mission and engaging with communities to address locally identified and statewide needs. MSU Extension has a field faculty staff of 97 Extension Agents serving 56 counties and 7 reservations, and 45 subject matter experts located in Bozeman and other locations across the state.

Program offerings include agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and community vitality programs. For additional information see the web site:
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Carbon County, located in south-central Montana and created in 1895 from portions of Park and Yellowstone Counties, encompasses 2,066 square miles and is surrounded by the Beartooth Mountains, Pryor Mountains, and Big Horn River. The county population is nearly 11,500, with 2,500 located in the county seat of Red Lodge. Other communities in Carbon County include Bearcreek, Belfry, Boyd, Bridger, Fromberg, Edgar, Joliet, Luther, Roberts, Roscoe, and Silesia.

Complete (K-12) school systems exist in the communities of Belfry, Bridger, Fromberg, Joliet, Red Lodge, and Roberts with a K-8 school in Luther. Carbon County is a short distance from Billings, and its economy is based in agriculture, recreation, and tourism. Land distribution includes 17% cropland and 78% pastureland with nearly 99,000 acres irrigated and agriculture consists of predominantly livestock, forages, and small grains.

Carbon County 4-H has 187 members and 51 volunteer leaders enrolled in the program and encompasses 8 organized 4-H clubs, as well as archery, shooting sports, and dog project clubs.

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

• Conduct community needs…