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Washington State University 4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator in Pullman, Washington

4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator

 

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

September 9, 2024

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

 

Available Title(s):

1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

 

Business Title:

4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator

 

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

 

Position Details:

 

Summary of Duties:

 

The 4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance in the coordination of 4-H and Small Farms programs. Duties include coordinating, conducting and evaluating program activities. The Education Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, selection, training, and coordination of program volunteers, and will oversee record-keeping, evaluation, and membership recognition for both programs. This position collaborates with other extension program staff, community partners, and other program constituents to ensure the program and activities meet guidelines/expectations/objectives/policies & procedures of WSU Extension under the direction of the WSU Clallam County 4-H Coordinator and County Director.

 

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.

 

• Must successfully pass the WSU 4-H Youth Development/Child Protection Screening Process.

 

• This position requires the ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week including nights and weekends occasionally requiring overnight travel.

 

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/ and departmental driving standards.

 

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

 

• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.

 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

 

• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

 

• Willingness to receive direction and follow through on assignments in a timely manner.

 

• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

 

• Meet attendance standards necessary for successful job performance.

 

• Must be team player, work independently and embrace a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science including but not limited to Animal Agricultural Education, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Extension Education or another relevant discipline.

 

• Three (3) years of related program experience.

 

• Knowledge and experience in teaching utilizing an experiential learning model (youth and adult audiences).

 

• Ability to teach workshops, facilitate meetings and evaluate programming efforts offered to diverse audiences that span both youth and adult participants.

 

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