LincolnAdams 4-H Extension Coordinator

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As the Extension Coordinator you provide oversight and leadership including volunteer management for the Washington State University (WSU) 4 H Youth Development Extension Program in Lincoln and Adams Counties with a focus on Animal Sciences. The program currently serves more than 300 youth members enrolled in over 14 active clubs and is supported by more than 100 volunteers. You are responsible for implementing programs and activities in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures working under the direction of the Lincoln County Extension Director and the State 4 H Associate Director.

Additional Information:

This is a part time (50% FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 1 year from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $1875.43 - $2287.10 at 50% FTE ( $3750.85 - $4574.20 at 100% FTE ) 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.

Required Qualification:

• A Bachelors 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 includes academic or volunteer acquired skills knowledge and training in education social science counseling youth development volunteer management program development agricultural education agricultural sciences or related field.

• Related program experience also includes past Extension 4-H orFFAexperience.

• Ability to work a flexible yet structured schedule with frequent evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program.

• 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.

• Ability to remain alert while driving for long distances while traveling around the multi-county area.

• Travel is expected on a year-round basis including possible overnight travel to various locations outside the area within targeted counties.

• Ability to work year round in a variety of outdoor weather conditions in solitary in remote locations.

Preferred Qualification:

• Educational background in Animal Sciences.

• Experience in Extension or other youth development related program.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment emphasizing youth and adult development.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate using oral and written skills.

• Demonstrated ability to relate to and collaborate 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.

• Demonstrated competency in electronic communication methods and software for daily work activities including programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Extended teaching experience in informal or formal (i.e. school) settings.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WSU Extension
Department Name: 4-H
Location: Adams County Extension office Ritzville WA 99169 OR Lincoln County Extension office Davenport WA 99122

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.
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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 business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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