Parent educator Jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

Available Title(s) :

1325-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Specialist

Business Title :

ANR Extension Educator

Employee Type :

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type : Full time

Position Term : 12 Month

Position Details : Summary of Duties :

Develop Extension outreach and applied research programs that inform, educate, and demonstrate successful integration of existing and horizon technologies such as harvest automation, labor assist technologies and others as needed or appropriate in tree fruit orchard operations.

Required Qualifications :

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and three (3) years of related experience in the program specialty. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Prefer a Masters Degree with three (3) years related experience. Demonstrated teaching experience and evaluating community projects and experience in preparing educational materials for low literacy and diverse populations.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within targeted counties.

While using a private orWSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described inRCW46.30.020andRCW46.29.090).

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 :

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to horticulture or crop science, with a background in tree fruit production

Experience conducting field evaluations, demonstrations of new practices, technologies, or engineering solutions in perennial specialty crops

Relevant knowledge in agriculture and experience working with commercial tree fruit or perennial crop producers

Demonstrated skills in developing educational content and use of resources across platforms

Ability to collaborate with diverse people, researchers, Extension colleagues, staff, and students

Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail / calendaring, distance delivery / communication technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications, and overall management

Experience with technologies and components identified important to production agriculture (engineering, computer science)

Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences / communities, and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members.

Demonstrated skills and professional development from the last five years related to cultural competency and inclusive excellence

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Additional Information :

Area / College :

WSU Extension

Department Name :

Ag & Natural Resources

City, State, Zip : Moses Lake, WA 98837

Department Link : Monthly Salary :

4,508.70 - $6,763.06

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.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website : .

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit :

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Overtime Eligibility :

Overtime eligible

FTE : 100%

Temporary End Date :

This is a temporary position expected to end on July 30, 2025 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and / or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date :

Applicants must submit their completed application by July 21, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m.

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.

Application Instructions :

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

External candidates , please upload all documents in the “Resume / CV” section of your application.

Internal candidates , please upload all documents in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of your application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents :

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and / or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services : 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service : Voice Callers : 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers : 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or .