Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

May 8, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

1132-NN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator, 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

Skagit County 4-H Program Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position works with, under the guidance of regional 4-H Faculty and local county Extension Director, to provide oversight and leadership, including volunteer management, for Extension work in the 4-H Program of Skagit County, which currently serves approximately 350 members enrolled in more than 20 active clubs and lead by 75 volunteers. This oversight includes the training and management of volunteers, and the collaborative implementation of volunteer led programs, events, and activities that are executed within the policies and procedure of Washington State University (WSU) Extension. Additionally, this position is responsible for recruitment of new members, as well as outreach and partnership efforts with other youth serving organizations.

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 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: $3,900.88 - $4,069.83 | 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.

• The required Bachelor’s degree must be in a discipline relevant to positive youth development. Equivalent experience may also satisfy this requirement.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions that benefit the program.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner using oral, written and listening skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational background/ training in animal sciences, livestock production or related area.

• Language and cultural competency in Spanish.

• Demonstrated experience in mediation services.

• Demonstrated experience in managing volunteers.

Area/College: WSU Extension
Department Name: WSU Skagit County Extension Office
Location: Burlington, WA 98233

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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