MUST apply online at montana.edu/extension, click on "careers."
The 4-H Specialist for Agriculture and Natural Resources will provide innovative leadership and direction for youth development programming in agriculture and natural resources, including livestock, horse, and other animal and agriculturally related projects. Responsibilities also include providing leadership to shooting sports, conservation, wildlife, and other outdoor related 4-H projects, with possible assistance from a Montana 4-H Foundation funded Outdoor Education Coordinator.
- Provide educational and technical information to field Extension faculty and staff with 4-H and youth development responsibilities in 4-H, agriculture, and natural resources.
- Work cooperatively with both county faculty and state Extension specialists in developing, implementing, and evaluating multi-disciplinary activities.
- Facilitate the organization and implementation of programmatic teams to develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain program models which support the responsibilities of the position.
- Collaborate with county agents to provide training to adult volunteers and teen leaders across the state in agriculture and natural resources.
- Organize agriculture-related contests at Montana 4-H Congress.
- Provide expertise to vet science, plant science, weed science, range science, gardening, horticulture, small animals, and other agriculture 4-H projects.
- Highlight and develop STEM programs in Agriculture and record impacts.
- Advise, coordinate, and work cooperatively with the State Horse Committee, State Livestock Committee, and Outdoor Education Coordinator.
- Give leadership to quality assurance and animal welfare initiatives through Montana 4-H.
- Provide leadership and guidance for the 4-H shooting sports program, providing guidance to the Shooting sports coordinator who works with the state advisory group, coordinates training for leaders and instructors, maintains an accurate leader training database, submits regular newsletter and website updates, has fiscal management of the program, and maintains equipment checks and inventory.
- Maintain liaisons and close working relationships with state agencies related to agriculture and natural resources.
- Utilize electronic mail, the Internet and other advancing technology to communicate with MSU Extension staff and others.
- Comply with all Extension federal, state and university reporting requirements.
- Have a leadership role in the development of curriculum related to Ag and Natural Resource 4-H projects including advanced activities for experienced youth.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Earned master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural education, Extension education, other youth development, or closely related field. Must have degree in hand by date of employment.
Demonstrated understanding of agriculture and natural resources 4-H youth development programs.
Ability to provide leadership in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating 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 4-H youth development programming or other comparable experience with youth and leaders.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, VETERANS/DISABLED.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
