"Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator"

Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Available Title(s): 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title: Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Posted: 23-Jan-26

Location: Nespelem, WA 99155

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Agricultural Sciences

Internal Number: 6872701

The Opportunity:

As the Extension Coordinator, you will provide agriculture and natural resources educational outreach and training for the Colville Reservation, as outlined in the goals, objectives, and timeline of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant project that funds this position. You will work in cooperation with the Washington State University (WSU) Colville Reservation Extension Team to develop, organize, coordinate, and implement agriculture and natural resources programs and activities, as well as youth-related agricultural 4-H outreach, in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on program needs and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | 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 candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

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.
• Relevant extension program discipline includes those related to any of the following: agriculture; natural resources; education; or other related field or equivalent education/experience explained in the application.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated work experience using these programs.
• 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.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional training in agriculture, natural resources, education or other related fields.
• Experience in gardening, food sovereignty, food security, or food production.
• Experience recognizing, understanding, and working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and values.
• Experience working with a wide range of people from varied social and economic levels, ages, races, ethnic backgrounds as well as in rural, suburban, and urban settings.
• Experience in preparing reports, evaluations, press releases, conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.
• Experience in public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.
• Experience working as a team member. Experience developing program materials.
• Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, and individuals in partnerships.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.
• Experience working with social media.

Area/College: WSU Extension

Department Name: Ag & Natural Resources

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

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 5, 2026