Extension Agent – Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development – Glacier County

Position Details

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Traudy Mosley
tmosley@montana.edu
406-223-4727

Classification Title

Working Title: Working Title: Extension Agent – Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development – Glacier County

Position Overview

This position is located in Cut Bank, 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 areas of focus of this Glacier County Extension agent position are in the areas of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development, with secondary emphasis on Community Vitality.

Primary Industries

• Agriculture
• Tourism
• Oil and gas exploration/production
• Government employment

Department

Extension 4-H Division

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessment and develop, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture; 4-H Youth Development; and Community Vitality.
• Provide shared leadership with the peer Glacier County agent for development, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the Glacier County 4-H program and office administrative duties to foster positive youth development and adult engagement toward a successful 4-H program and a balanced, interdisciplinary county Extension program.
• Collaborate with Extension faculty and county staff to plan and execute the four-county Marias Fair and the Multi-County 4-H Camp.
• Collaborate with local and regional Extension staff, community leaders, and stakeholders to conduct needs assessment to identify and inform educational programming priorities in Glacier County.
• Embrace a team approach to planning, developing, and implementing the overall MSU Extension program in Glacier 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 Glacier County.
• Obtain licenses/certifications and provide oversight of the local Private Pesticide Applicator and Montana Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage programs in Glacier County.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in agriculture, animal science, agronomy, natural resource management, or a 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of youth and adult learning principles and their application to community-based education and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• At least one degree in agriculture, animal science, agronomy, natural resource management, or a 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.

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 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.

Position End Date (if Temporary)

Open

Desired Start Date

Upon Completion Of a Successful Search

Close Date

Applications Will Be Screened of applications will begin on June 8, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.