Extension Agent – Agriculture, Natural Resources, -H Youth Development – Fergus and Petroleum Counties

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Working Title Extension Agent – Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development – Fergus and Petroleum Counties

Brief Position Overview

This position is located in Lewistown, 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 areas of emphasis of this Fergus-Petroleum Counties Extension Agent position are Agriculture, Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development, with secondary emphasis on Community Vitality. The Fergus-Petroleum Counties Extension office is staffed by one Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development agent;

one Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development agent, one 4-H Program Assistant, and one full-time administrative assistant.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Faculty Rank Up To Professor

Department

Department Extension Agents/Field

Division

Division Extension

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.

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 .

Fergus and Petroleum Counties, located in Central Montana, encompass just over 6,200 square miles and are populated by approximately 11,800 and 550 residents, respectively. The county seats of Lewistown and Winnett have approximately 6,200 and 200 residents, respectively. Other towns include Denton, Grass Range, Moore, Roy, and Winifred. Excellent schools and the Central Montana Medical Center are important aspects of this area, as are the multitude of recreational activities available across the varied landscape and streams.

Agriculture is a primary economic driver in both counties, dominated by livestock, hay, and small grain production, with most of the land in pastures and cropland. The Fergus-Petroleum Counties 4-H program has 236 members and 76 volunteer leaders enrolled in the program and encompasses 13 organized 4-H 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,…