Skagit County Farm Stress/Suicide Prevention Co-Coordinator Available Title(s):
1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Business Title:
Skagit County Farm Stress/Suicide Prevention Co-Coordinator Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type:
Full time Position Term:
12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties:
The Washington State Extension Coordinator is responsible for overseeing WSU Skagit County Extension program that works specifically for disabled farmers and farm workers. This includes planning and facilitating grant deliverables and coordinating and implementing programing. The co-coordinator is additionally responsible certifying grant deliverables upon completion of these requirements and keeping records for annual reports. Participation in webinars, conferences and continuing education is an expectation. This position is the liaison between WSU Skagit County Extension Faculty and the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Required Qualifications: 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.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing Agricultural programs
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Must have completed or be willing to complete training
All new employees must be screened and pass a background check
Valid Washington Driver's License, reliable transportation, valid car insurance and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with non-profit organizations
Ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork
Experience developing and demonstrating effective teaching methods for volunteers
Willingness to work with people of all economic levels, ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and with rural, suburban and urban audiences
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate proficiently using oral, written, and listening skills
Skills to follow policies and procedures
Ability to work independently, be self-initiating and able to prioritize work
Skills using the MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word); Adobe Acrobat and WordPress; and the ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Additional Information: Area/College:
WSU Extension
Department Name:
Ag & Natural Resources
City, State, Zip:
Union Gap, WA 98903
Department Link: Monthly Salary:
$3,900.88 - $5,613.47
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
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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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
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Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime Eligible
FTE:
100%
Position Type:
This is a temporary one year project position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by May 21, 2024 11:59 p.m.
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.
Application Instructions:
External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Required Documents:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
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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.
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