"WSU Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardener Program Coordinator"

WSU Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 28, 2026

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

Business Title: WSU Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardener Program Coordinator

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

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Extension Coordinator, you will provide overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program in Cowlitz County. Your primary goal will be to empower volunteers to teach the public and answer questions about home gardening. You will recruit, train, lead, and coordinate more than 124 WSU-trained volunteers to reach the growing population in Cowlitz County through over 25 community locations and special events. You will establish a network of empowered and effectively led teams to execute the program and work collaboratively with the Cowlitz County Master Gardener Foundation to ensure a healthy and well-funded operation. You will also prepare briefings and written reports for the University, Foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and impacts.

Additional Information:

This is a part time (50% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end one year after date of hire.

Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,574.21 ( $1,875.43 to $2,287.11 at 50% FTE) | 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.

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 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.
• Experience with volunteer management and demonstrated success in developing and managing volunteer 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.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours that includes evenings, weekends, and travel overnight.
• Must be able to transport training and educational outreach materials to teaching sites and public venues, locally and statewide
• All new Extension employees working with youth and vulnerable adults must be screened through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently using oral, written and listening skills.
• Experience developing and demonstrating effective teaching methods for volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in either education or public relations or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a diverse group of volunteers and community partners.
• Demonstrated experience in organization and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, email, and familiarity with electronic slide presentations.

Area/College: Washington State University (WSU) Extension

Department Name: Master Gardeners

Location: Cowlitz County Extension Office

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.