SNAP-Ed - Walla Walla Extension Coordinator at Washington State University in Walla Walla, Washington

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

October 17, 2024

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

Available Title(s):1132-NN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator, 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator
Business Title:SNAP-Ed - Walla Walla Extension Coordinator
Employee Type:Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, the SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition education and policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change interventions with a focus on community-led change. The Extension Coordinator will conduct needs assessments, adhere to SNAP-Ed guidelines and collaborate with agencies and groups within the community to deliver nutrition education programming and develop PSE interventions in a culturally responsive manner. The Extensive Coordinator organizes, conducts, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and reports on program activities related to PSE strategies, health promotion, and direct education at food banks, schools and farmers market sites. The Extension Coordinator reports directly to the SNAP-Ed Program Manager, and works closely with other Extension staff, community partners, and program participants to ensure that activities meet community needs, honor participants' lived experiences, and are appropriate within FNS guidance for SNAP-Ed programs. 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 position expected to end on September 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on satisfactory performance and annual background check, the need for Extension to complete the project and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.



Required Qualifications:

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  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.

  
  


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  Related program experience could include public health, nutrition, education, family and consumer sciences, community development.

  
  


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  Washington State Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of hire.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  While using a private or WSU‐owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW
  46.30.020 and RCW
  46.29.090).

  
  


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  Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

  
  


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  Employment is contingent upon passing a background screening.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Lived experience, or experience working with diverse cultures and low-income audiences.

  
  


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  Experience working effectively with a wide range of adults and youth.

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and listening skills.

  
  


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  Demonstrated knowledge of MS Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) Adobe Acrobat and the ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques.

  
  


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  Experience creating and managing partnerships.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to work independently, especially in the development of innovative projects.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to organize and use time effectively. Demonstrated experience working successfully as a team member.

  
  

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

SNAP-Ed

City, State, Zip:

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Department Link:

http://https://extension.wsu.edu/youth-families/

Monthly Salary:

$3,120.00 - $3,634.40 (Prorated for 80% FTE) | Zone 2, Grade 3

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.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

80%



Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on September 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by October 16, 2024 at 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:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. 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:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:Part time
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