Extension Agent H Youth Development – Lewis and Clark

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development – Lewis and Clark County

Position Information

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 27007

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
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Working Title
- Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development – Lewis and Clark County

Brief

Position Overview
- This position is located in Helena, 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 primary emphasis of the Lewis and Clark County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent position is in the area of 4-H Youth Development. The Lewis and Clark County Extension office is staffed by an Agriculture/Horticulture Agent, Family and Consumer Science and Community Vitality Agent, and a full-time administrative professional.

Faculty Tenure Track
- Yes

Faculty Rank
- Up To Professor

Position Number - 4B5329

Department
- Extension Agents/Field

Division
- Extension

Appointment Type
- Faculty

Contract Term
- Fiscal Year

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

Recruitment Type
- Open

General Statement
- 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. MSUExtension is committed to the land grant mission and engaging with communities to address locally identified and statewide needs. MSUExtension 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:
Extension.

Located in western Montana, Lewis and Clark County is home to the capital city of Montana, Helena, and has a population of about 74,000 people. Most of the populace lives in or near Helena, with the smaller communities of Augusta and Lincoln in the northern and western parts of the county, respectively. Carroll College and Helena College offer local opportunities for advanced education.

The leading source of employment is the State of Montana. In addition, Fort Harrison serves the military community with local Guard and Reserve units, and a veteran's Hospital. Surrounded by National Forest, Hauser Dam, Canyon Ferry, and Lake Helena, Lewis and Clark County offers a multitude of opportunities for outdoor activities. The Lewis and Clark County 4-H program has 405 youth members, 89 adult volunteers, and 20 organized 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.

Duties and 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 MSUExtension…