4-H Ag/Natural Resources and Regional Specialist

Montana State University Extension seeks individuals who work professionally and effectively with communities, who foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, who exhibit excellent written and verbal communications skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.

MSU Extension and the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development are seeking nominations and applications to fill the position of Extension 4-H Ag/Natural Resources and Regional Specialist. The 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU provides ongoing support to the 4-H program and serves as a statewide resource to Extension faculty and staff, volunteers, and families, as well as other organizations and groups, providing expertise on agriculture and natural resources program development and delivery, positive youth development, families, and communities. The 4-H Center is a welcoming and supportive office comprised of personable, engaging, youth-minded, collaborative, and motivated faculty and staff who bring a sense of purpose and enjoyment to their work.

The 4-H Center partners with the Montana 4-H Foundation to fund operations and programs, including livestock and natural resources programs. Currently, Montana 4-H serves over 14,500 youth annually through 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, and special interest activities (For additional information, please visit our Extension and 4-H webpages at http://msuextension.org and montana4h.org).

• Earned master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural education, Extension education, other youth development, or closely related field.

• Demonstrated understanding of agriculture and natural resources 4-H youth development programs.

• Ability to provide leadership in planning, organizing, conducting, evaluating, and reporting educational programs related to agriculture and natural resources 4-H youth development programs.

• Ability to maintain and build volunteer involvement in all 4-H delivery modes.

• Experience in county and/or reservation 4-H youth development programming or other comparable experience with youth and leaders.

• Experience as a 4-H field faculty member.

• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited university in a field appropriate for the position.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, innovative teaching strategies and methods, and use of technology.

• Demonstrated success in grantsmanship and grant writing.

If the successful candidate holds a doctoral degree, the position will be filled as a tenure track position. If the successful candidate does not hold a doctoral degree, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track position; however, upon completion of a doctoral degree, they will transition to a tenure track position.

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.

In addition to regular daytime office hours, this position requires some night and weekend work. The position also requires extensive reading, frequent travel throughout the region, occasional travel throughout the state of Montana, and travel to and from programs with adult and youth participants. The position also requires using a variety of teaching methods and handling and operating a variety of demonstration and educational equipment.

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.)

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.

MSU Extension’s mission is to improve 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.

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Upon completion of a successful search.

Screening of applications will begin on April 21, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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.

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