Extension Foresty Coordinator | Eastern WA

Available Title(s):

1132-NN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator, 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

Extension Foresty Coordinator | Eastern WA

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Extension Forestry Coordinator, Eastern WA provides program development, coordination, and outreach to private forestland owners and managers, educators, and community stakeholders in eastern Washington. Responsibilities include program development; implementation and evaluation of traditional and online Extension programs; event management; data entry, analysis, and management; providing assistance with research projects; teaching at workshops and webinars; and on-site and off-site consultations with landowners.

This recruitment will be used to fill an Eastern WA location. This position is available for remote work.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within targeted counties. 

• While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW  46.30.020 and RCW  46.29.090 ). 

• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

• Employment is contingent upon passing a background screening. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources related field

• Experience with forestry outreach and education

• Experience coordinating and delivering organized educational forestry events

• Experience communicating with diverse audiences about natural resource management

• GIS, mapping applications (including story maps), data management, and distance delivery proficiency

• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday. 

• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent. 

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

Ag & Natural Resources

City, State, Zip:

Eastern Region, WA - dependent on final candidate

Remote work available

Department Link:

forestry.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 - $5,397.56

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/ .
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30th, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .