SNAP-Ed Yakima County Program Coordinator

Available Title(s):

1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

SNAP-Ed Yakima County Program Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
Under the direction of the Yakima Ext. SNAP-Ed Program Manager, the Yakima SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of culturally sensitive and inclusive nutrition education and Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) interventions for SNAP-Ed qualifying audiences in Yakima County. This includes facilitating basic nutrition and wellness related classes; coordinating, implementing, and monitoring program activities that directly relate to Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) nutrition and physical activity outreach; and evaluating programs by collecting applicable data and reporting on the progress of each program area. The Yakima SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator position also builds relationships with the community and works closely with other SNAP-Ed staff, Extension staff, and community partners to build obesity prevention programming for qualifying audiences in Yakima County. This position ensures that all activities meet the needs of the local community and are appropriate within SNAP-Ed and WSU guidance. This is a temporary position expected to end on 9/30/24. Renewal is dependent on satisfactory performance and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Employment is contingent upon passing a background screening
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.

• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit, or able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community outreach, nutrition, physical activity, or other related field.

• Demonstrated ability with communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of adults and youth, including low-income, drug/alcohol recovery patients, and many others.

• Experience working with diverse cultures, genders, sexualities, religions, etc.

• Experience in English/Spanish bilingual/bi-cultural spoken language with youth and adults.

• Demonstrated ability to work constructively in both a team environment and independently, especially in the development of innovative projects.

• Experience maintaining records of work activities and preparing reports.

• Experience creating and managing partnerships within a community.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

SNAP-Ed

City, State, Zip:

Union Gap, WA 98903

Department Link:

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

Monthly Salary - Prorated to 80% FTE:

$3,120.70 - $3,463.22

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.

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/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

80%
Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on November 15, 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 April 28, 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] .