Extension Agent - Fallon

Extension Agent
- Fallon County

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 for this full-time position will be to provide leadership and educational programming in the disciplines of 4-H/Youth Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture. The Extension Office staff in Fallon County also includes a full-time office administrative assistant.

Position Details

Position Number - 4B5286

Department
- Extension Agents/Field

Division
- Extension

Appointment Type
- Faculty

Contract Term
- Fiscal Year

Semester

Union Affiliation
- Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE - 1.0

Benefits Eligible
- Eligible

Salary - MSU Extension is committed to equitable salaries. Beginning salaries are determined by an analysis of education and previous experience. Minimum base salary with Bachelor's degree is $49,580. Minimum base salary with Master's degree is $56,580.

General Statement

Fallon County is located in extreme eastern Montana and shares an eastern border with the state of North Dakota. Fallon County is home to 3,049 people with the majority living in the county seat of Baker with a population of 1,802. The landscape of Fallon County is short grass prairie with the dominant agricultural activities being cattle ranching and dryland farming. In addition to agriculture, oil and gas production is a major economic driver of the community.

The Fallon County 4-H program currently includes 83 youth members and 27 adult leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in 4-H/youth development, agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture. Collaborate with nearby Extension Agents to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs. Collaborate with local stakeholders and Extension staff to continually assess needs to inform educational programming priorities in Fallon County and potential collaboration with other counties and reservations.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, county commissioners, and appropriate local individuals, groups, boards, agencies, and organizations to leverage educational programming in Fallon County.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and relevant work experience in education, youth development, agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, or other related field. Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess needs; and plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs for youth and adult audiences. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for Extension programming for youth, adults, and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's degree or relevant experience in education, youth development, agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, or other related field. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues. Extension Experience.

The Successful Candidate Will

Possess excellent human relation skills. Work with a high level of professionalism. Possess the ability to work effectively with other staff members. Demonstrate evidence of good judgment. Have the flexibility and innovation to respond to changing needs of people in Fallon County. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Establish relationships and work with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

If the successful candidate holds a Master's degree, the position will be filled as a tenure track position. If the successful candidate does not hold a Master's degree, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track position;…