SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator

Available Title(s):

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

Business Title:

SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
Under general supervision, the SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Spokane County SNAP-Ed program. The SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with staff to develop and implement a culturally sensitive nutrition education program that combines direct education with policy, system and environmental (PSE) change initiatives relating to healthy eating and active living among the limited-resource population in Spokane County. The SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator works closely with the SNAP-Ed state staff, other WSU Extension staff and faculty, the SNAP-Ed Implementing Agency, and community partners to ensure activities meet the requirements of the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Guidance for SNAP-Ed. This is a temporary position expected to end on 9/30/2024. Renewal is dependent on satisfactory performance and annual background check, the need for Extension to complete the project and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
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.

• Related program experience could include public health, nutrition, education, family and consumer sciences, counseling, youth development, and program development.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and listening skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Adobe Acrobat and the ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques.

• Ability to travel regionally, statewide, and occasionally out of state.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license; 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:

• Lived experience, or experience working with diverse communities using a strengths-based approach, showing sensitivity to those who experience poverty, racism, marginalization, and trauma.

• Academic training, education or experience in nutrition, and nutrition education for youth.

• Prior experience working with adults and/or youth, especially in extension or other youth development related program.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, especially in the development of innovative projects.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully as a team member.

• Experience working with tribal and/or Latino communities.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

SNAP-Ed

City, State, Zip:

Spokane, WA 99202

Department Link:

http://https://extension.wsu.edu/youth-families/

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 - $4,985.88
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 September 30, 2024. 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 March 24, 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:

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.
Required Documents:

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] .