Extension Agent - Agriculture / 4-H Youth Development - Lake County
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Please note - for this position - Five (5) references have been requested.
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | FAC - VA - 25073 |
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Classification Title | Extension Agent |
Working Title | Extension Agent - Agriculture / 4-H Youth Development - Lake County |
Brief Position Overview |
This position resides at the MSU Lake County Extension Office in Ronan, 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 Lake County Agriculture/4-H Youth Development Agent position will be in the areas of natural resources, horticulture, agriculture, and 4-H Youth Development. |
Faculty Tenure Track | Yes |
Faculty Rank | Up to Professor |
Position Number | 4B3803 |
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 $47,500. Minimum base salary with Master’s degree is $54,500. |
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. Focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate horticulture, agriculture, and natural resource educational programs serving all Lake County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests. Horticulture, forage production, invasive species, pasture management, livestock nutrition and water management can be focus 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 Lake 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. The MSU Extension Lake County Office also has an agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, and a full-time administrative professional. |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
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; however, upon completion of a Master’s degree, they will transition to a tenure track position. Work hours vary and are influenced by community needs. Work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, is not unusual. Position includes continuous professional development, frequent travel throughout the county, and occasional travel throughout the state of Montana. 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 hire.) 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 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on April 1, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | Please note – for this position – Five (5) references have been requested. |
EEO Statement | Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. 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. |
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status | Exempt |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
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