Position Summary
Position Description
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 communications skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.
The focus of this position is to provide leadership for the Family and Consumer Science program and coordinate with other Lake County MSUE faculty to provide 4-H Youth Development Program leadership. All field faculty in the MSU Lake County Extension office collaborate as a team to provide a coordinated educational effort.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences as determined by local community engagement.
Collaborate with fellow MSU Extension Lake County faculty to develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs.
Collaborate with faculty in Lake County and other nearby MSU Extension offices.
Provide program leadership by collaborating with Extension field faculty and specialists to deliver needed programs in Lake County and the surrounding area.
Provide leadership to stakeholder groups including the Lake County 4-H Council to determine priority needs.
Conduct continual needs assessments in Lake County.
Cooperate with MSU Extension staff to develop a team approach to the planning, development and implementation of overall MSU Extension programming in Lake County, which will benefit the effectiveness of the Lake County office
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to lead groups; assess community needs; and develop, organize, plan, teach, and evaluate effective programs. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and provide professional development to volunteers. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to Extension programming relating to volunteers and youth.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues. Extension experience or demonstrated understanding of the Extension education model.
Other Requirements
The Successful Candidate Will Possess excellent human relation skills. Work with a high level of professionalism. Possess the ability to work effectively with other staff members. Demonstrate evidence of good judgment. Have the flexibility and innovation to respond to changing needs of people in Lake County. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Establish relationships and work with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel throughout the county; occasional travel throughout the state
Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?
yes
Contact Name
Dan Lucas
Contact Email
daniel.lucas@montana.eduContact Phone
406-274-8969
Application Instructions
Apply online at www.montana.edu/extension/careers
Equal Employer Statement(s)
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Montana State University does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
About Montana State University Extension
Brief Position Overview
Extension work at MSU is defined as, the creation of partnerships, programs, and plans through Extension, or other community-based research, that leverage the knowledge and resources of the university and the public/private sector to enhance learning, discovery, and engagement; educate and engage citizens; strengthen communities; address locally identified issues and problems; apply and disseminate knowledge; and contribute to the public good.