Extension Agent H​/Youth Development - Richland

Brief Position Overview

This position is located in Sidney, Montana
. MSU Extension seeks individuals who desire to make a difference in lives and communities. 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 for this full‑time position will be to provide leadership and educational programming in the discipline of 4‑H/Youth Development.

The Extension Office staff in Richland County also includes full‑time agents who cover agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer science, and community and economic development. There is also a full‑time administrative assistant in the office.

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26030

Position Number: 4B3349

Department:
Extension Agents/Field

Division:
Extension

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Contract Term:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation:
Exempt from Collective Bargaining

Salary:
Minimum base salary with Bachelor’s degree is $49,580. Minimum base salary with Master’s degree is $56,580.

Contract Type: LOA

Recruitment Type:
Open

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

Upon completion of a successful search

Applications will be accepted continuously; screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2025
.

Position End Date (if temporary):
Not specified

Open Date:
Not specified

Close Date:
Not specified

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research‑based educational programs in 4‑H Youth Development.
• Collaborate with fellow MSU Extension Richland County faculty and other nearby Extension Agents to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4‑H Youth Development programs.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and Extension staff to continually assess needs to inform educational programming priorities in Richland County and potential collaboration with other counties and reservations.
• 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 Richland County.

• Bachelor’s Degree and relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers.
• 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.

• At least one degree or relevant work experience in youth development, education, public administration or related fields.
• 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.

• Possess excellent human relation skills.
• Work with a high level of professionalism.
• Possess 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 Richland County.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish relationships and work with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.

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…