Ag & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Available Title(s):

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

Business Title:

Ag & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Provide agriculture and natural resources educational outreach and training for the Colville Reservation as outlined in the goals, objectives and timeline of the USDA Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant project that funds this position. Programming work performed in cooperation with the WSU Colville Reservation Extension Team. This programming includes the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of Ag & Natural Resources programs and activities and youth-related agriculture 4-H outreach, within the policies and procedures of WSU Extension.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Relevant extension program discipline includes those related to any of the following: agriculture; natural resources; education; or other related field or equivalent education/experience explained in the application.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated work experience using these programs.
• Reliable transportation for year-round travel is required. Mileage will be reimbursed for work related travel at the approved state rate. While using a private or WSU motor pool vehicle for official business, have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional training in agriculture, natural resources, education or other related fields.
• Experience in gardening, food sovereignty, food security, or food production.
• Experience recognizing, understanding, and working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and values.
• Experience working with a wide range of people from varied social and economic levels, ages, races, ethnic backgrounds as well as in rural, suburban, and urban settings.
• Experience in preparing reports, evaluations, press releases, conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.
• Experience in public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.
• Experience working as a team member. Experience developing program materials.
• Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, and individuals in partnerships.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.
• Experience working with social media.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Extension
Department Name: Ag & Natural Resources
City, State, Zip: Nespelem, WA 99155

Department Link: https://anr.cw.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,574.20

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 additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

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/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

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

Overtime Eligibility: OT Eligible

FTE: 100%

Temporary Position: This is a temporary one year project position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to  extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by January 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Screening Begin Date: January 4, 2024

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:

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

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. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to log back in and upload/ submit any additional documents. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting.

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] .