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

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

Position Information

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 25087

Classification Title
- Extension Agent

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

Brief

Position Overview
- This position resides at the MSU Powell County Extension Office in Deer Lodge, 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 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.

As an MSU Extension faculty member leading Extension education for the people of Powell County, efforts will address current and emerging locally identified opportunities for Powell County. The focus of this position is to improve the long-term success of natural resource managers, agricultural enterprises, horticulture practitioners, and 4-H Youth Development. It is anticipated that the intensity of focus within identified disciplines will be adjusted to address local trends.

The MSU Extension Powell County Office also has a full-time administrative professional.

Faculty Tenure Track
- Yes

Faculty Rank
- Up to Professor

Position Number - 4B4136

Department
- Extension Agents/Field

Division
- Extension

Appointment Type
- Faculty

Contract Term
- Fiscal Year

Semester

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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.

Contract Type - LOA

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Recruitment Type
- Open

Position Details

General Statement - 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 focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate horticulture, agriculture, natural resources, and 4-H Youth Development educational programs serving all Powell County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests.

Horticulture, forage production, invasive species, pasture management, livestock nutrition, water management, and 4-H Youth Development can be focusing 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 Powell 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.

Duties and 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,…