Extension Agent

General Statement Roosevelt County is located in northeast Montana. The county borders North Dakota to the East and the Missouri River to the South. The Extension Office is located in Culbertson (population 690) in the eastern part of the county. Wolf Point, the county seat is on the west end of the county. The Fort Peck Indian Reservation occupies the western portion of the county and is home to the Sioux and Assiniboine Tribes. The county has a population of approximately 11,175 with the largest town being Wolf Point (population 2774). The other three incorporated towns include Poplar (Pop 852); Froid (Pop 235); and Bainville (Pop 215); along with the unincorporated communities of Brockton and Ft. Kipp.The Roosevelt County 4-H program has over 100 youth and adult members, and four 4-H Clubs. The county has a variety of recreational activities, including sporting activities, hunting, and fishing. Fort Peck Lake is accessible for a pleasurable day of boating, picnicking, camping, or touring. The town of Culbertson is home to a K-12 school, a fully staffed hospital and is within an hour of larger hospitals in Sidney and Williston, North Dakota. Also available to Culbertson residents are an outdoor sports complex, library, senior center, swimming pool, and a newly developed fishing pond and walking trail. Duties and Responsibilities In partnership with the Ag Agent, provide leadership for development, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the Roosevelt County 4-H program to foster positive youth development and volunteer recruitment and engagement toward a successful 4-H program. Develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, and Community Vitality as identified by community needs. Collaborate with local Extension staff and stakeholder groups to conduct continuous needs assessments in all areas of Extension to inform programming priorities in Roosevelt County. Embrace a team approach to planning, developing, and implementing the overall MSU Extension program in Roosevelt County. 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 Roosevelt County. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess needs; and plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs for youth and adult audiences. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for Extension programming for youth, adults, and volunteers. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals, groups, and community organizations representing a wide variety of youth and adult audiences. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master’s degree. At least one degree or relevant work experience in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, Community Vitality or other closely related field Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues. Extension experience or demonstrated understanding of the Extension education model. The Successful Candidate Will Possess excellent human relation skills. Work with a high level of professionalism. Have 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 Roosevelt County. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Be familiar with multi-cultural and different socioeconomic audiences. Establish relationships and work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ultimately, this 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; however, upon completion of a Master’s degree, they will transition to a tenure track position.Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of Do NOT send a copy of the driver’s license.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program Extension work at MSU is defined as, “The creation of partnerships, programs, and plans through Extension, or other community-based research, that leverage the knowledge and resources of the university and the public/private sector to enhance learning, discovery, and engagement; educate and engage citizens; strengthen communities; address locally identified issues and problems; apply and disseminate knowledge; and contribute to the public good.” The Department The College 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.