Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development – Lewis and Clark County

Location: Helena, Montana, United States. The role includes frequent travel throughout Lewis and Clark County, occasional travel throughout Montana, and work during evenings and weekends as required by community needs.

Salary: $51,660 minimum with a bachelor's degree; $58,660 minimum with a master's degree. Starting salary is determined by education and prior experience.

Company

hirify.global Extension provides research-based education and information to strengthen the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Montana communities.

What you will do

• Assess community needs and develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate research-based 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Lead planning and evaluation of the Lewis and Clark County 4-H program to support positive youth development and volunteer engagement.
• Build collaborative relationships with Extension agents, specialists, county commissioners, community organizations, and local agencies.
• Plan and deliver interdisciplinary MSU Extension programming with county and Extension staff.
• Coordinate county events including the Lewis and Clark County 4-H Fair and 4-H Summer Camp.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or a related field.
• Ability to lead groups, assess community needs, and organize, teach, and evaluate effective programs.
• Ability to provide leadership for programming serving youth, adults, and volunteers.
• Effective collaboration and communication with diverse individuals, groups, and community organizations.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and eligibility to operate State or University vehicles are required.
• A valid out-of-state driver’s license must be replaced with a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Extension experience or knowledge of the Extension education model.
• Understanding of youth and adult learning principles in community-based education and outreach.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing volunteers.
• Experience facilitating groups and helping them find constructive solutions to local issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty appointment with a 1.0 FTE.
• Continuous professional development.
• Collaborative work with Extension faculty, county staff, and community partners.
• A master’s degree qualifies the appointment for tenure-track status; candidates without one may transition to tenure-track status after completing the degree.
• Work is responsive to changing community needs and involves engagement with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Hiring process

• Application screening begins September 17, 2026, and continues until an adequate applicant pool is established.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter addressing each required and preferred qualification.
• Five references are required.