WSU C.A.R.E.S. Teen and Communications Program Coordinator

Washington State University • Everett, WA

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About The Position

As the Washington State University (WSU) Collaborative Advocacy, Research, Education and Support (C.A.R.E.S.) Teen and Communications Program Coordinator, you will provide mentorship, coordination, and operational support for youth-focused programming. In this role, you manage logistical planning, communications, youth leadership development, and participant engagement across multiple program initiatives. You also support the development and execution of fundraising efforts by tracking donor engagement, assisting with fundraising campaign planning, and contributing to Giving Day activities. In addition, you help with statewide outreach and marketing efforts and coordinate the 4‑H Prevention Film Camp and the 4‑H Film Festival Camp. You oversee website maintenance and monitoring and manage social media accounts for WSU C.A.R.E.S., Teens Helping Teens, and Supporting Strong Families. Your responsibilities include developing, scheduling, and publishing promotional content; creating graphics and short-form digital materials; and ensuring all communications align with WSU branding guidelines as well as state and federal accessibility requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel within targeted counties.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical planning
• Communications
• Youth leadership development
• Participant engagement across multiple program initiatives
• Support the development and execution of fundraising efforts by tracking donor engagement
• Assist with fundraising campaign planning
• Contributing to Giving Day activities
• Help with statewide outreach and marketing efforts
• Coordinate the 4‑H Prevention Film Camp and the 4‑H Film Festival Camp
• Oversee website maintenance and monitoring
• Manage social media accounts for WSU C.A.R.E.S., Teens Helping Teens, and Supporting Strong Families
• Developing, scheduling, and publishing promotional content
• Creating graphics and short-form digital materials
• Ensuring all communications align with WSU branding guidelines as well as state and federal accessibility requirements

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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees