Extension Agent - Agriculture and 4-H/Youth Development - Judith Basin County

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago

Location: Bozeman, MONTANA

Deadline: ;

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Position Information

Announcement Number	FAC - VA - 24078
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Tracy Mosley at 406-223-4727 or [email protected]
Classification Title	Extension Agent
Working Title	Extension Agent - Agriculture and 4-H/Youth Development - Judith Basin County
Brief Position Overview	This position is located in Stanford, 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 emphases of this Judith Basin County Extension agent position are in the areas of Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development, with secondary emphases on Community Development and Family and Consumer Sciences. The Judith Basin County Extension office is staffed by one Extension agent and one part-time administrative assistant.
Faculty Tenure Track	Yes
Faculty Rank	Up to Professor
Position Number	4B3966
Department	Extension Agents/Field
Division	Extension
Appointment Type	Faculty
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
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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 $45,825. Minimum base salary with Master’s degree is $52,825.
Contract Type	LOA
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	Judith Basin County, located in central Montana, encompasses 1,870 square miles, is surrounded by the Little Belt, Snowy, Highwood, and Judith Mountain ranges, encompasses 295,000 acres of the Lewis and Clark National Forest, and is within one hour of a major ski area. The county population is approximately 2,100, with around 420 residing in the county seat of Stanford. Other communities in Judith Basin County include Geyser, Hobson, Moccasin, Raynesford, and Windham. Judith Basin County’s economy is based in agriculture, primarily including cattle, small grain, and hay production. Land distribution includes 65% pastureland and 32% cropland. The MSU Central Agricultural Research Center is located on the east end of the county near Moccasin. Judith Basin County 4-H has 3 active clubs, 97 members, and 25 volunteer leaders enrolled in the program. Complete (K-12) school systems exist in the communities of Geyser, Hobson, and Stanford. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, exhibit excellent written and verbal communications skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities	Develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in Agriculture, with emphases on livestock and farm/ranch, natural resource, and small acreage management; dryland forage and crop production; and horticulture that result in positive community impacts. Provide leadership for development, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the Judith Basin 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 Family and Consumer Sciences and Community Development, as needed. Collaborate with local and regional Extension staff and stakeholders to conduct continuous needs assessments in Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development to inform educational programming priorities in Judith Basin County and potential collaboration with other counties. 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 Judith Basin County. Obtain licenses/certifications and provide oversight of the local Private Pesticide Applicator and Montana Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage programs in Judith Basin County.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, natural resource management, or 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 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, animal science, natural resource management, or 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	The successful candidate will possess excellent human relation skills; a high level of professionalism; the ability to work effectively with other staff members; evidence of good judgment; flexibility and innovation to respond to changing needs of people in Judith Basin County; and will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The successful candidate will also possess a familiarity with multi-cultural and different socioeconomic audiences, an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity, and dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	This position, if filled at the Master’s degree level, will be tenure-track. A successful candidate without a Master’s degree will be required to complete their Master’s degree, in a program area relevant to their Extension position, within six (6) years of their start date. Failure to do so may result in termination. Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points), or have other reliable means of transportation. Must have access to a vehicle to use for work (mileage will be reimbursed), and have minimum vehicle liability insurance. 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	The scholarship of 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.”
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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon completion of a successful search
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Applications will be:	Applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions	Please note – for this position – Five (5) references have been requested.
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/dualcareer.html In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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