WSU Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Washington State University • Longview, TX

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About The Position

As the Extension Coordinator , you will provide overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program in Cowlitz County. Your primary goal will be to empower volunteers to teach the public and answer questions about home gardening. You will recruit, train, lead, and coordinate more than 124 WSU-trained volunteers to reach the growing population in Cowlitz County through over 25 community locations and special events. You will establish a network of empowered and effectively led teams to execute the program and work collaboratively with the Cowlitz County Master Gardener Foundation to ensure a healthy and well-funded operation. You will also prepare briefings and written reports for the University, Foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and impacts.

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.
• Experience with volunteer management and demonstrated success in developing and managing volunteer 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.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours that includes evenings, weekends, and travel overnight.
• Must be able to transport training and educational outreach materials to teaching sites and public venues, locally and statewide
• All new Extension employees working with youth and vulnerable adults must be screened through a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently using oral, written and listening skills.
• Experience developing and demonstrating effective teaching methods for volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in either education or public relations or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a diverse group of volunteers and community partners.
• Demonstrated experience in organization and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, email, and familiarity with electronic slide presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program in Cowlitz County.
• Empower volunteers to teach the public and answer questions about home gardening.
• Recruit, train, lead, and coordinate more than 124 WSU-trained volunteers to reach the growing population in Cowlitz County through over 25 community locations and special events.
• Establish a network of empowered and effectively led teams to execute the program
• Work collaboratively with the Cowlitz County Master Gardener Foundation to ensure a healthy and well-funded operation.
• Prepare briefings and written reports for the University, Foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and impacts.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees