The 4-H Specialist for Curriculum and Communication will provide innovative leadership and direction for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating experientially based curriculum for outreach and priority programs, as identified on the national and state level across multiple platforms. These curriculum and program resources will be adaptable for use in traditional 4-H clubs, schools, home school programs, community partnership programs – such as those in out-of-school time, and with other youth serving organizations.

General Statement
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.

• Duties and Responsibilities
  Provide leadership for identifying, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating experientially based curriculum and programs suitable for use in a variety of settings and organizations.
  Provide leadership and direction for 4-H project literature including identification, development, training, implementation, evaluation, and revisions to existing materials. Conduct cost analyses of projects and manage overall curriculum budget.
  Coordinate with MSU Extension publications to order, revise, produce new and current 4-H curriculum, verify ADA accessibility, and produce the Clover project selection guide.
  Collaborate with 4-H Center faculty and staff, Extension departmental specialists, contracted people, and other resources to identify emphasis and direction for Montana 4-H curriculum development and design.
  Deliver youth development programming support in the areas of youth health and wellness.
  Serve as the Montana 4-H Center representative in after-school programming.
  Work collaboratively with the National 4-H Headquarters and 4-H Council, other Extension services and other research-based organizations to develop, revise and implement 4-H resources and curriculum for use in outreach efforts to meet the needs of today’s youth.
  Conduct workshops, present research-based information and publish scholarly work.
  Participate as part of 4-H Center team to deliver statewide programs and activities.
  Manage Montana 4-H website, provide timely information to MSU Extension County offices and organize and develop educational tools and resources available as digital content.
  Maintain all Montana 4-H social media sites twice per week with updates and new material while utilizing National 4-H marketing pieces for state and county use. Distribute relevant information across multiple platforms.
  Produce statewide communications associated with Montana 4-H news and activities.
  Develop partnerships/relationships with other organizations.