Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Washington State University

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About The Position

As the Extension Coordinator, you will provide agriculture and natural resources educational outreach and training for the Colville Reservation, as outlined in the goals, objectives, and timeline of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant project that funds this position. You will work in cooperation with the Washington State University (WSU) Colville Reservation Extension Team to develop, organize, coordinate, and implement agriculture and natural resources programs and activities, as well as youth-related agricultural 4‑H outreach, in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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. 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.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• develop, organize, coordinate, and implement agriculture and natural resources programs and activities
• youth-related agricultural 4‑H outreach

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees