Food Loss & Waste Prevention Coordinator

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-14593
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** March 1, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 1325-YN ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Specialist
** Business

Title:

** Food Loss & Waste Prevention Coordinator
** Employee Type:
** Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
** Position Details:
***
* The Opportunity:

** As the
** Food Loss & Waste Prevention Coordinator
** for
** Washington State University (WSU) Extension
** in Skagit County, you will implement and evaluate a comprehensive, community-engaged food loss and waste prevention program. In this role, you advance WSU Extension’s mission by translating research into practice, convening partners, and delivering education that supports environmental sustainability, community resilience, and equitable food systems.
** 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:** $2,344.50 - 3,517.79 at 50% FTE ( $4,689 - $7,033.58 at 100% FTE ) |
* Commensurate with experience and qualifications
* In accordance with , 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  and .
** 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.
* Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with  and departmental driving standards.
* Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** 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.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
* Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
* Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
** About Department:
**** Area/College:
** WSU Extension  
** Department Name:
** Youth & Family  
*
* 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…