The primary duty for County Extension Faculty is to assess local community needs, then develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs. The main emphasis of the Gallatin County Agriculture/4-H Youth Development Agent position will be in the areas of agriculture, horticulture and natural resources.

As a member of the faculty team leading MSU Extension education for the people of Gallatin County, efforts will address current and emerging locally identified opportunities for Gallatin County. Foci of this position are to improve the long-term success of agricultural enterprises, horticulture practitioners, natural resource managers, and 4-H Youth Development. It is anticipated that the intensity of focus within identified disciplines will be adjusted to address local trends. Gallatin County faculty actively pursue multi-disciplinary programming, and the successful candidate will work with 4-H Youth Development faculty, as appropriate, to plan, implement and evaluate multi-disciplinary programs.
The MSU Extension Gallatin County Office also has an agent for 4-H Youth Development and a full-time administrative professional.

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.

Focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate agriculture, horticulture, and natural resource educational programs serving all Gallatin County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests. Horticulture, forage production, invasive species, pasture management, livestock nutrition and water management can be focus disciplines. The audiences for identified emphases are commercial ranchers and farmers, small acreage stewards, and residential clients. The successful candidate will provide leadership by working successfully with volunteers and clientele to identify and meet community needs in Gallatin County. Other responsibilities include collaboration with peers in 4-H Youth Development or other Extension disciplines to assist MSU Extension in generating positive community impacts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and 4-H Youth Development as determined by local community engagement.
Collaborate with fellow MSU Extension Gallatin County faculty to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs.
Collaborate with other faculty in Gallatin County and other nearby MSU Extension offices.
Strengthen the impact and scope of the Extension Agriculture/Horticulture and Natural Resource program in Gallatin County.
Provide program leadership by collaborating with Extension field faculty and specialists to deliver needed programs in Gallatin County and the surrounding area.
Provide leadership to stakeholder groups in determining priority needs.
Involve community leaders in exploring and responding to agriculture policy and natural resource issues that affect Gallatin County.
Conduct continual needs assessments in the county and region.
Cooperate with MSU Extension staff to develop a team approach to the planning, development, and implementation of overall MSU Extension programming in Gallatin County, which will benefit the effectiveness of the Gallatin County office.