Extension Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 28, 2025 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: Extension Coordinator Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: Summary of Duties As the Extension Coordinator, you are responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the Urban Ecology Program. This including originating and/or developing formal education programs related to Stormwater Center activities, Community Integrated Pest Management (IPM), urban farming program for delivery to urban home dwellers, land managers, gardeners, municipalities, nursery managers, landscape managers, urban foresters, community and commercial horticulturalists and others. You bring specialized subject matter knowledge and the ability to coordinate with other research and extension programs and other program constituents to ensure the program and activities meet guidelines/expectations/objectives/policies& procedures of Washington State University (WSU) Extension and project programming under the direction of the WSU Extension faculty. Job function, scope and percent time attributed are adjusted to match available funding. Stormwater Center | 45% Research Compilation: Collate all known publications, articles, and active research related to 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone along with other stormwater center needs. Database Creation: Organize and input data into a platform approved by the Department of Ecology. Collaboration: Work in close coordination with the Stormwater BMP Guidance Document contract team to share literature reviews and reduce redundant efforts. Routine Updates: Maintain and update the database biweekly to reflect current research developments. Organize and manage partner information, communication and outreach. Assist in development of outreach materials and collect feedback and impacts of program. Additional duties: Tribal outreach and communication Event and meeting coordination and facilitation Community IPM and Urban Agriculture | 45% Co-develop and create outreach materials for pest management professionals, community, commercial horticulturalists, urban farmers and gardeners such as fact sheets, Extension bulletins, and web content. Coordinate outreach activities such as webinars, workshops and Extension events. Assist and lead field research and data collection of applied research and demonstration at the Puyallup Research and Extension Center (PREC). Administration, Reports, and Recordkeeping | 5% Purchase, maintain, and inventory supplies and materials used in the Urban Ecology and Storm Water programs. Complete and submit all reports, evaluation, tracking, expenses, time slip, TAs and other project and position related paperwork and presentations in a timely manner and in compliance with Funding Agency, University, and State/Federal requirements. Other | 5% Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position that is renewed on an annual basis. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Monthly Salary: $4,050.92 - $5,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications 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 candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: 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, 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. Required Qualifications A Bachelors 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. The required education and experience must be in a Natural Resources, Horticulture/Plant Science, and/or entomology discipline. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with industry stakeholders. Relevant knowledge in and experience working with stormwater issues, pollution reduction, pest management, horticulture and landscape restoration work. Relevant knowledge of urban, garden and horticultural issues. Demonstrated skills in developing educational content and resources across platforms. Demonstrated experience organizing and delivering outreach to industry stakeholders through workshops, talks and/or training sessions. Ability to lead collaborations with diverse people, researchers, Extension colleagues, staff, and students. Evidence of ability to develop an effective extension outreach program. Knowledge of applied field research and demonstration. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Ability to travel. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Horticulture/Plant Science, natural resources, environmental studies, ecology, biology, zoology, and/or entomology. Bilingual (English / Spanish) Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center Location: Puyallup, WA Remote Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. 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. 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