Job Information
Washington State University Extension Forestry Coordinator Southwestern WA in Pullman, Washington
Extension Forestry Coordinator Southwestern WA
Available Title(s):
1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator
Business Title:
Extension Forestry Coordinator | Southwestern WA
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Extension Forestry Coordinator, Southwestern WA provides program development, coordination, and outreach to private forestland owners and managers, educators, and community stakeholders in the Southwestern region of Washington. Responsibilities include program development; implementation and evaluation of traditional and online Extension programs; event management; data entry, analysis, and management; providing assistance with research projects; teaching at workshops and webinars; and on-site and off-site consultations with landowners.
This recruitment will be used to fill a Southwestern WA location. This position is available for remote work.
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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within targeted counties.
• While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.30.020https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.30.020 and https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.29.090https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.29.090).
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources related field
• Experience with forestry outreach and education
• Experience coordinating and delivering organized educational forestry events
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences about natural resource management
• GIS, mapping applications (including story maps), data management, and distance delivery proficiency
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
https://extension.wsu.edu
Department Name:
Ag & Natural Resources
City, State, Zip:
Southwestern Region, WA - dependent on final candidate
Remote work available
Department Link:
https://forestry.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: