Extension Agent - Agriculture​/Natural Resource​/H Youth Development - Powell

Extension Agent - Agriculture/Natural Resource/4-H Youth Development - Powell County

Please note, for this position, five (5) references have been requested.

MSU Extension seeks individuals who work professionally and effectively with communities, who foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, who exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.

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 Powell County Agriculture/Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development Agent position will be in the areas of natural resources, horticulture, agriculture, and 4-H Youth Development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in natural resources, agriculture, and 4-H Youth Development as determined by local community engagement.
• Collaborate with other faculty in nearby MSU Extension offices.
• Strengthen the impact and scope of the Extension Natural Resource/Agriculture programs in Powell County.
• Provide program leadership by collaborating with Extension field faculty and specialists to deliver needed programs in Powell County and the surrounding area.
• Provide leadership to stakeholder groups in determining priority needs.
• Work with Powell County Commissioners and other community leaders in exploring and responding to agriculture and natural resource policies and issues that affect Powell County.
• Conduct continual needs assessments in the county and region.
• Cooperate with MSU Extension staff to develop a team approach to the planning, development and implementation of overall MSU Extension programming in Powell County, which will benefit the effectiveness of the Powell County office.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability lead groups; assess community needs; and develop, organize, plan, teach, and evaluate effective programs.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to Extension programming relating to volunteers and youth.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and its application to community-based education and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related field and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues.

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