WSU Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Position Overview Title: 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Business Title: WSU Extension Employee Type: Admin. Professional Location: Whatcom County, Washington Position: Extension Coordinator – WSU Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator (Full‑time, 100% FTE, temporary). Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program in Whatcom County. Recruit, train, lead, coordinate, and support more than 100 WSU‑trained volunteers to serve the community. Establish and maintain a network of empowered, effectively led teams to carry out program activities. Collaborate with the Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation, volunteers, office staff, and the county director to ensure a strong, well‑funded program that aligns with WSU policies and meets deliverables set by Whatcom County Health and Community Services. Prepare briefings and written reports for the university, the foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and impacts. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience (or equivalent combination of education and 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. 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. Preferred: Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday. Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in personnel, finance, and administration. Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent. Benefits WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. Additional Information Full‑time (100% FTE), temporary position expected to end one year after date of hire. Renewal dependent on continued work available and additional funding secured. Overtime eligible. Monthly salary: $3,900.88 - $5,613.47 (commensurate with experience and qualifications). Individual placement within the range is based on candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Background Check This position requires a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults, 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, and unsupervised access to university buildings/property. Equal Employment Opportunity WSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals, protected under federal and state law. WSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or immigration status, except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr