Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 3 weeks ago
Extension Agent - 4-H Youth Development - Flathead County
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $57K/yrMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Flathead County. The primary responsibility of this role is to assess community needs and lead educational programming in youth development, focusing on enhancing life and leadership skills among youth and providing support to volunteers.
Events Services
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, executive oversight, and educational experiences for Flathead County 4-H Youth Development Program volunteers
Provide leadership for volunteer recruitment, development, and support
Provide leadership to enhance educational experiences for youth in the development of life and leadership skills
Assess clientele and stakeholder needs for the purpose of developing programing to address identified needs
Provide expanded educational opportunities for members and volunteers in traditional and non-traditional audiences
Engage constituencies via direct interactions, collaborations, and partnerships with professional associations, committees, stakeholders, local governments, partner agencies, producer groups, etc
Engage Extension specialists and peer field faculty to increase Extension’s success in affecting positive community impacts
Deliver educational resources through Extension teaching, developing curriculum(a) or educational materials, and one-on-one and small group consultations
Serve on Extension committees, state, regional, national, and other activities that support Extension, local communities, and MSU departments and colleges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field with work experience in Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, 4-H Youth Development, 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
Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and its application to community-based education and outreach
Preferred
Master's degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, 4-H Youth Development, or related field and/or relevant work experience
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and help them find constructive solutions to locally identified issues
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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