Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-09-23
Req: R-2685

Title:

1132-YN - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

SNAP-Ed Extension Coordinator, Whatcom County

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, the SNAP-Ed Extension Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition education and policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change interventions throughout Whatcom County, primarily in food banks and community settings. The position contributes to local, University, state and national recognition of WSU Extension and the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program as an essential nutrition education resource and contributes to the recognition of WSU as a premier Land Grant University. This is a temporary appointment expected to end 9/30/2022. Renewal is dependent on satisfactory performance, the need for Extension to complete the project and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Related program experience includes public health, nutrition, and food science.
• Ability to travel with targeted counties.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends.
• While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a WSU background screening and obtaining a Washington State Food and Beverage Worker Permit.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience or first-hand knowledge of challenges faced by people experiencing food insecurity.
• Experience in recommended nutrition practices.
• Experience developing and demonstrating effective teaching methods for children of various ages and for adults.
• Experience working with diverse and low-income audiences.
• Experience using distance-bridging technologies to expand learning opportunities.
• Proficiency with computer software applications such as email and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, and use time effectively.
• Demonstrated success in working with community organizations.
• Experience speaking articulately before a group.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully as a team member.
• Experience maintaining records of work activities and preparing reports.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Extension
Department Name: WSU Extension Youth and Families
City, State, Zip: Bellingham, WA 98225
Department Link: https://extension.wsu.edu/youth-families/
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary OR project position expected to end on 9/30/2022. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by 10/7/2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application
Required Documents: Resume and Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.