General Statement
MSU Extension seeks individuals who work professionally and effectively with communities, who foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, who exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.

Focus of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate horticulture and 4-H Youth Development educational programs serving all Sanders County clientele emphasizing traditional and emerging interests. Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development can be focus disciplines. The audiences for identified emphases are 4-H adult volunteers, members, supporters, and 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 Sanders 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 4-H Youth Development and horticulture as determined by local community engagement.
Collaborate with other faculty in nearby MSU Extension offices.
Strengthen the impact and scope of the MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development and horticulture programs in Sanders County.
Provide program leadership by collaborating with Extension field faculty and specialists to deliver needed programs in Sanders County and the surrounding area.
Provide leadership to stakeholder groups in determining priority needs.
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 Sanders County, which will benefit the effectiveness of the Sanders County office.