Job Information
Montana State University 4-H Curriculum and Regional Specialist in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25078
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Teri Antilley
406-994-6816
teri.antilley@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title 4-H Curriculum and Regional Specialist
Brief Position Overview
The Extension 4-H Curriculum and Regional Specialist will provide statewide leadership for curriculum review, revision, development, and publication, as well as regional support in the following areas:
Contribute to 4-H professional development for agents
Leadership of 4-H onboarding for new agents and support of program development
Assistance and support with local 4-H issues and challenges, including youth, family, and volunteer development
Point of contact in the region for local office support when a 4-H agent position is vacant
The specialist in this position will be officed in an assigned (Western, Central, or Eastern) region of Montana or in the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman, MT. This specialist will participate as an engaged member of the Montana 4-H Center team to plan, deliver, and evaluate youth and adult trainings, resources, programs, and activities.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Tenure Track/Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4B0714
Department Extension 4-H
Division Extension
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $60,000-$80,000, salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Montana State University 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.
MSU Extension and the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development are seeking nominations and applications to fill the position of 4-H Curriculum and Regional Specialist. The 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU provides ongoing support to the 4-H program and serves as a statewide resource to Extension faculty and staff, volunteers, and families, as well as other organizations and groups, providing expertise on curriculum development, revision, and publication, positive youth development, families, and communities. The 4-H Center is a welcoming and supportive office comprised of personable, engaging, youth-minded, collaborative, and motivated faculty and staff who bring a sense of purpose and enjoyment to their work.
The 4-H Center partners with the Montana 4-H Foundation to fund operations and programs, including curriculum development. Currently, Montana 4-H serves over 14,500 youth annually through 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, and special interest activities (For additional information, please visit our Extension and 4-H webpages at http://msuextension.org and montana4h.org).
Duties and Responsibilities
Statewide Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide statewide leadership for identifying, designing, developing or revising, implementing, and evaluating experientially based curriculum and programs suitable for use in a variety of settings and organizations and reporting programmatic impacts.
Collaborate with 4-H Center Director, faculty, and staff, Extension departmental specialists, Extension agents, and other resources to identify emphasis and direction for Montana 4-H curriculum development and design and manage overall curriculum budgets.
Coordinate with MSU Extension publications to order, revise, produce new and current 4-H curriculum, verify ADA accessibility, and produce the Clover project selection guide.
Work collaboratively with the National 4-H Headquarters and 4-H Council, other Extension services, and other research-based organizations to develop, revise and implement 4-H resources and curriculum for use in outreach efforts to meet the needs of today’s youth.
Conduct workshops, present research-based information, and publish scholarly work.
Provide statewide support for Extension faculty and volunteers in the areas of:
Curriculum development, availability, purchasing procedures, and expected use
4-H branding resources and requirements
Experiential Learning Model
4-H Thriving Model
Resources for camp preparation and best practices
National 4-H Beyond Ready Initiative
Serve as the statewide point of contact for questions, concerns, or assistance needed by Extension faculty about curriculum and related program delivery.
Regional Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide regional support for Extension faculty and volunteers in the following areas:
Contribute to 4-H professional development for agents
Leadership of 4-H onboarding for new agents and support of program development.
Assistance and support with local 4-H issues and challenges, including youth, family, and volunteer development
Point of contact in the region for local office support when a 4-H agent position is vacant
Frequent travel required throughout the state.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Earned master’s degree. Degrees in education, youth development, psychology, sociology, communications, community development, or a closely related field preferred.
An academic record of scholarly accomplishments that will merit appointment as a faculty member in an MSU department.
Experience in curriculum development, youth development, educational design, non-formal education, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate group planning and interaction.
Experience in team building, problem solving, and innovation.
Demonstrated excellence in program design and development, implementation, assessment.
Ability to maintain and build volunteer involvement in all 4-H delivery modes.
Experience in county 4-H youth development programming or other comparable experience with youth and leaders.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience as a 4-H field faculty member.
An earned doctoral degree from an accredited university in a field appropriate for the position.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, innovative teaching strategies and methods, and use of technology.
Demonstrated success in grantsmanship and grant writing.
The Successful Candidate Will
Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
Have the ability to manage multiple and complex tasks with attention to detail.
Have the ability and willingness to work a varying schedule that will include evenings and occasional weekends as assigned.
Establish relationships and work with people of varying backgrounds and experiences.
Possess an understanding of the positive youth program development domain of the 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge Base and Related Competencies.
Have the ability to travel on a frequent basis.
Possess the ability to represent MSU Extension and the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development and its programs to others in a professional, courteous, and competent manner.
Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.
For more information on 4-H PRKC , visit:
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/4-H%20PRKC%202017%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
For more information on 4-H VRKC , visit:
https://4h-volunteerism-resources.extension.org/home/volunteer-research-and-knowledge-competency-vrkc/
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
If the successful candidate holds a doctoral degree, the position will be filled as a tenure track position. If the successful candidate does not hold a doctoral degree, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track position; however, upon completion of a doctoral degree, they will transition to a tenure track position.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
In addition to regular daytime office hours, this position requires some night and weekend work. The position also requires extensive reading, frequent travel throughout the region, occasional travel throughout the state of Montana, and travel to and from programs with adult and youth participants. The position also requires using a variety of teaching methods and handling and operating a variety of demonstration and educational equipment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The College
MSU Extension’s mission is to improve the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased, research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on April 21, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Please note for this position, five (5) references have been requested.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU 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.
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