Community Agriculture & Horticulture Extension Educator
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Youth Development, Faculty
Please note – for this position – Five (5) references have been requested.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position Information
Announcement Number
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26142
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Working Title Flathead County Agriculture Extension Agent
Brief Position Overview
This position resides at the MSU Flathead County Extension Office in Kalispell, Montana
The primary duty for County Extension Faculty is to assess local community needs, then develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs. The main emphasis of the Flathead County Agriculture Agent position will be in the areas of horticulture, agriculture, and natural resources.
As a member of the faculty team leading MSU Extension education for the people of Flathead County, efforts will address current and emerging locally identified opportunities for Flathead County. Foci of this position are to improve the long-term success of horticulture practitioners, agricultural enterprises, natural resource managers, and 4-H Youth Development. It is anticipated that the intensity of focus within identified disciplines will be adjusted to address local trends.
Flathead County faculty actively pursue multi-disciplinary programming, and the successful candidate will work with 4-H Youth Development faculty as appropriate, to plan, implement and evaluate multi-disciplinary programs.
The MSU Extension Flathead County Office also has an agent for 4-H Youth Development, an agent for Family and Consumers Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, and a full-time administrative professional.
Faculty Tenure Track
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank
Faculty Rank Up To Professor
Position Number
Position Number 4B4227
Department
Department Extension Agents/Field
Division
Division Extension
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
FTE 1.0
Benefits 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
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type
Recruitment Type Open
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 MSU Extension 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 MSU Extension 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 MSU Extension offices.
- Strengthen the impact and scope of the Extension…
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