Heritage Orchard Project Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 20 2026

If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1132-YNADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

Heritage Orchard Project Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional () (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:
As the Heritage Orchard Outreach Coordinator for Washington State University (WSU) Extension you will lead the implementation of the Heritage Orchard Program with a focus on preserving Washingtons agricultural heritage through the identification documentation and conservation of heirloom apple cultivars and historic orchards.

You will collaborate with statewide and national partners to build and maintain a comprehensive registry of heritage orchards and rare or lost apple this role you will develop and deliver educational outreach coordinate volunteers and support partner organizations engaged in cultivar discovery and preservation with a particular emphasis on the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program.

You will support program development through stakeholder engagement data management and public education efforts. You will coordinate partnerships assist with volunteer training and engagement and maintain a public-facing digital presence that promotes the program and its mission. Some in-state travel will be required to support program activities partner collaboration and outreach efforts throughout Washington.

This is a statewide position with a flexible primary work location dependent on the final candidate.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible .

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $3750.85 - $5400.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. The salary range is impacted by the assigned work location and salary Geographic Zones. 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 Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant extension program discipline (horticulture agriculture plant science environmental science history or a closely related field) 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.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination outreach education or volunteer management.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in horticulture orchards heirloom crops or agricultural history.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs or trainings for adult audiences.
• Strong organizational skills including experience managing projects databases or records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with partners and volunteers.
• Proficiency with standard office software and web-based tools (e.g. Microsoft Office content management systems).
• Ability and willingness to travel within Washington State.
• Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in horticulture pomology plant breeding agricultural history or a related field.
• Direct experience with fruit tree cultivation orchard management or heirloom/heritage plant preservation.
• Familiarity with apple cultivars pomological identification or genetic identification tools.
• Experience working with Extension programs particularly the Master Gardener Program.
• Experience collaborating with volunteer-driven or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of Washington State agricultural systems and history.
• Experience managing or contributing to public-facing websites and digital outreach tools.
• Experience with GIS data visualization or database systems.
• Experience supporting citizen science initiatives or applied research projects.
• 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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department -

Area/College: WSU Extension
Department Name: Master Gardeners
Location: This is a statewide position with a flexible primary work location dependent on the final candidate.

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

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.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: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

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