Extension Agent - Granite County

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Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27006

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This position is located in Philipsburg, 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 Granite County Extension Agent position is in the areas of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development with secondary emphasis on Community Vitality and Family and Consumer Sciences.

The Granite County Extension office is staffed by a full-time administrative assistant.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Faculty Rank Up to Professor

Position Number

Position Number 4B3443

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 MUS

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Recruitment Type

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. 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:
Extension .

Granite County is located in west central Montana and has a population of approximately 3,500. Philipsburg is the county seat with a population of approximately 900. Other towns and communities in Granite County are Drummond, Hall, Maxville, and Georgetown Lake. The area is largely mountainous, and the Continental Divide forms the southern boundary including portals to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. The Clark Fork River crosses the northern section, while Rock Creek traverses the entire length of the county in the west.

Georgetown Lake, a popular fishing spot, lies along the southeastern border. Agriculture is the largest economic activity in the Granite County and includes cattle, forage, sheep and timber. The county has a strong 4-H program with good support from volunteer leaders. The 4-H program has 72 youth members, 15 adult volunteers, and 3 organized clubs. The Tri-County Fair, shared with Powell and Deer Lodge Counties, is the highlight of the 4-H year.

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 Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture; 4-H Youth Development; and secondarily Community Vitality and Family and Consumer Science.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, county commissioners, and appropriate local…