Job Information
Washington State University SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinatorr in Spokane, Washington
SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator
Available Title(s):
1132-NNADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator, 1132-YNADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator
Business Title:
SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Under general supervision, the SNAP-Ed Spokane County Program Coordinator assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Spokane County SNAP-Ed program. The SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with staff to develop and implement a culturally sensitive nutrition education program that combines direct education with policy, system and environmental (PSE) change initiatives relating to healthy eating and active living among the limited-resource population in Spokane County. The SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator works closely with the SNAP-Ed state staff, other WSU Extension staff and faculty, the SNAP-Ed Implementing Agency, and community partners to ensure activities meet the requirements of the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Guidance for SNAP-Ed. This is a temporary position expected to end on 9/30/2024. Renewal is dependent on satisfactory performance and annual background check, the need for Extension to complete the project and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
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.
• Related program experience could include public health, nutrition, education, family and consumer sciences, counseling, youth development, and program development.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Adobe Acrobat and the ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques.
• Ability to travel regionally, statewide, and occasionally out of state.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license; 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:
• Lived experience, or experience working with diverse communities using a strengths-based approach, showing sensitivity to those who experience poverty, racism, marginalization, and trauma.
• Academic training, education or experience in nutrition, and nutrition education for youth.
• Prior experience working with adults and/or youth, especially in extension or other youth development related program.
• Demonstrated ability to wo