Extension Agent

Position Description

Responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive education program in 4-H youth development. The Extension Agent serves as a member of a statewide team to determine effective programming priorities and delivery methods.

The Extension Agent will identify and organize information regarding clientele needs and assess the relevance, significance of identified needs in the consultation with the County Extension Coordinator; develop an annual plan of work and measurable goals in collaboration with appropriate statewide priority program group and the County Extension Coordinator that adequately address identified needs, determine priorities, levels of effort and scheduling to allow attainment of program goals; implement program plan; and evaluate program content, methods and activities for program effectiveness and impact. The Extension Agent will support the County Extension Coordinator and adjacent Extension Agents in the assigned area to assure programming responds to local needs and to participate in county data reporting, including accountability reports to stakeholders; demonstrate sensitivity to key social, economic and public issues; develop excellent relationships with educational, regulatory, and service organizations whose missions are relevant to the goals of Extension; and actively participate in local and state professional and civic organizations.

The Extension Agent will support 4-H clubs in Oktibbeha County toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthened 4-H programs. The Extension Agent will identify, recruit, and train local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs and/or organizations. The Extension Agent will follow system and agency guidance to ensure participant safety in camps and programs for minors and work with other to ensure a safe environment for participants in camps/programs for minors. The Extension Agent will be expected to work in the community resource development area as it relates to 4-H. The Extension Agent will be expected to actively engage in Extension Northeast Region 4-H programs hosted in Oktibbeha County.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science, or a field of study determined by Extension Administration to be closely related from an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 semester credit hours successfully completed in agricultural, family and consumer sciences, or human sciences courses. Applicants (without a master’s degree) must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of college coursework on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must agree to complete a master’s degree within five (5) academic years of employment. Applicant must maintain a valid driver’s license.

You will be expected to establish and maintain your permanent residence in Oktibbeha County or a closely adjacent Mississippi County within 6 months of employment unless otherwise approved by the Extension Director and the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background screen.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with level of qualification. Benefits include personal and medical leave, retirement, and medical insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in 4-H programming

Application Instructions

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Must complete online application; submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a current unofficial transcript. Any social security numbers included on transcripts should be removed prior to online submission. An official copy of transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.

Equal Employer Statement(s)

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.