WSU Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator

## WSU Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator Apply locations:
Whatcom County time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-15018
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** June 29, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 1132- - Extension Coordinator
** Business

Title:

** WSU Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
** Employee Type:
** Admin. Professional
** Position Details:
***
* The Opportunity:

** As the
** Washington State University (WSU) Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Program Coordinator,
** you will provide overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program in Whatcom County. You will work to empower volunteers to educate the public and respond to questions about home gardening. You will recruit, train, lead, coordinate, and support more than 100 WSU-trained volunteers to serve the community. You will establish and maintain a network of empowered, effectively led teams to carry out program activities.

You will collaborate with the Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation, volunteers, office staff, and the county director to ensure a strong, well-funded program that aligns with WSU policies and meets deliverables set by Whatcom County Health and Community Services. You will also prepare briefings and written reports for the university, the foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and impacts.
** 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 continued work available and if additional funding is secured to extend employment. While funding is evaluated annually, this is long term program.
** Monthly Salary:** $3,900.88 - $5,613.47 |
* 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

Qualification:

*** 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.
* 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.
* Ability to travel within targeted counties.
* 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

Qualification:

*** 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.
** About Department/College/Area/ Campus
- ** (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).    
** Area/College:
** WSU Extension  
** Department Name:
** Master Gardener  
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* Location:

** Whatcom County    
** Application Instructions**:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required…