Extension Agent - Granite County (Agriculture)

Location: Philipsburg, Montana, United States; frequent travel throughout Granite County and occasional travel throughout Montana. Work hours vary with community needs, including evenings and weekends.

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

Company

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

What you will do

• Assess local community needs and develop, plan, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programs.
• Lead programming in agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, and 4-H youth development, with secondary work in community vitality and family and consumer sciences.
• Develop and evaluate the Granite County 4-H program, supporting positive youth development and volunteer engagement.
• Build collaborative relationships with Extension staff, county commissioners, local organizations, agencies, and community groups.
• Serve as Granite County Weed Coordinator and oversee the county Weed Management program.
• Provide oversight of the Private Pesticide Applicator Education Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, natural resources, youth development, or a related field.
• Ability to lead groups, assess community needs, and organize, teach, and evaluate effective programs.
• Experience providing leadership for Extension programming involving youth, adults, and volunteers.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and eligibility to operate State of Montana and university vehicles.
• 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 understanding of the Extension education model.
• Knowledge of youth and adult learning principles and community-based education.
• Experience facilitating groups, recruiting and training volunteers, and supporting volunteer professional development.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty appointment with a fiscal-year contract.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Work focused on locally identified community needs and diverse youth and adult audiences.
• Master's degree holders enter a tenure-track position; bachelor's degree holders may transition to tenure track after completing a master's degree.

Hiring process

• Screening begins September 11, 2026, and applications remain open until an adequate applicant pool is established.
• Submit a resume and cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• Five references are required.