Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement ยท 2 weeks ago
Extension Agent - On Farm Irrigation - Flathead Reservation
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $57K/yrMontana State University is seeking an Extension Agent for the Flathead Reservation to enhance irrigation efficiency. The role involves assessing community needs, developing and delivering educational programs, and providing technical assistance to local irrigators and producers.
Events Services
Responsibilities
Develop, plan, implement, instruct, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in irrigation efficiency water management and measurement, as well as soil sciences and crop production topics
Collaborate with CITT for program direction and implementation
Collaborate with MSU Extension faculty and staff to provide needed programs in Flathead Reservation and the surrounding area
Provide leadership to local stakeholder groups in determining priority needs
Engage with irrigation community by attending meetings, presenting outreach and education programming, one-on-one site visits, and through regular communication and planning materials
Conduct continual needs assessments on the Reservation to inform programming efforts and priorities
Investigate and communicate on farm efficiency related funding opportunities and assistance programs to the irrigation community within the Flathead Reservation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree agriculture, soil sciences, agronomy, natural resources, or related fields
Demonstrated ability lead groups; assess community needs; and develop, organize, plan, teach, and evaluate effective programs
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and community organizations representing a wide variety of youth and adult audiences
Preferred
Master's degree
Relevant work experience in agriculture, soil sciences, agronomy, natural resources or related field
Extension experience or demonstrated understanding of the Extension education model
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups, create consensus and collaboratively develop constructive solutions to locally identified issues
Experience working with indigenous communities
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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