Extension Coordinator Senior
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Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
April 15 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1448YNADMINPRO Extension Coordinator SeniorBusiness Title:
Extension Coordinator SeniorEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Extension Coordinator supports Washington State Universitys (WSU) activities under the Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI) including assisting the faculty lead in communications and outreach efforts annual reporting coordinating outreach and advisory events supporting research activities and other duties as assigned. WSUs WaSHI responsibilities are housed within the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources CSANR. WaSHI is a multiagency (Washington (WA) State Conservation Commission and WA State Department of AgricultureWSU effort that seeks to empower landowners to identify soil health issues on their lands research solutions to these issues and improve the health of Washington soils. This position will coordinate withCSANRprogram faculty and staff WaSHI Administrative Team WaSHI Advisory Team researchers within the LongTerm Agroecological Research and Extension LTARE network as well as with university administration financial entities and agency partners.The location of the position is negotiable. Remote/hybrid opportunities with flexible scheduling may be available.
WaSHI Communications and Outreach (Outputs) 35
Lead the communication efforts of WaSHI to diverse audiences by working with researchers and extension personnel atWSU across WaSHIs agencies and stakeholders.
Develop new content manage existing content and improve the web presence of WaSHI utilizing innovative tools to highlight the work of WaSHI such asLTAREresearch and outreach efforts and resources for landowners.
Lead in the production development research writing editing and proofreading of original content including content from contributors for quarterly blog posts and outreach newsletters for WaSHI.
Lead in the translation of written materials into visual content to diversify digital outputs to reach diverse audiences.
Initiate the effort to summarize results withLTARE Principal Investigators PIs) for annual and periodic reporting. Examples of outputs may include digital communication materials physical inperson signage promotions for events etc. and provide content expertise if necessary.
Lead the outreach efforts for WaSHI on social media platforms (X Instagram Facebook LinkedIn) within and outside ofWSUto promote WaSHIs efforts outputs and impacts driving increased engagement and follower growth.
Lead and support virtual educational efforts as necessary.
Educational and Advisory Events 25
Lead the planning of and of WaSHI outreach events. WaSHI hosts an annual soil health conference and the Extension Coordinator Senior will recruit organizers facilitate planning meetings communicate with speakers and orchestrate inperson and virtual access points.
Lead the coordination of outreach efforts for the LTAREs (e.g. field tours) by working withLTAREPIs and staff.
Coordinate the biannual meeting with the WaSHI Advisory Team members and agency partners.
Document WaSHI Outcomes and Impacts 25
Lead the deployment of data evaluation tools to assess the impact of formal and informal WaSHI outreach efforts including the impact of theLTAREnetwork.
Track and report program metrics to demonstrate progress and impacts for WaSHI.
Develop impact statements for WaSHI by working with staffLTAREPIs and evaluation specialists atWSU.
Prioritize communication strategies based on evaluation feedback and deploy improved strategies as needed.
Administrative 10
Lead annual reporting efforts documenting the outputs outcomes and impacts of WaSHI and the LTAREs by working withLTAREPIs.
Perform the annual reporting required for Extension Coordinators atWSU.
Other Duties 5
Other duties include professional development committee service and other periodic projects.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a relevant extension program discipline and three 3 years of related program experience. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis.
Must be able and willing to travel with reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed).
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Experience using WordPress.
Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills collaborative skills with academic professionals support staff and diverse internal constituencies and good decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.
Ability to take on new responsibilities and work effectively in an environment of change.
Professional experience in program coordination and/or project management.
Proficiency in computer software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
Professional experience with the use of diverse social media platforms.
Event planning coordination and experience.
Additional Information:
This is a full time 100 FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$4224.37 $6336.56 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
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 optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Location:
Whatcom County WA
Negotiable with remotehybrid an option.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1 Resume
2 Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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 businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera 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 nonU.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:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
