Title:
1132-YN - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:
Farm to Food Pantry Coordinator

Additional Titles:

Location:
CLALLAM COUNTY EXTENSION

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Farm to Food Pantry is a regional wholesale program that expands marketing opportunities for small and local producers and increases access to fresh, local food. This position reports directly to the WSU Extension SNAP-Ed Coordinator and is responsible for coordinating local and regional produce streams for Clallam County's food access organizations.

The Farm to Food Bank coordinator will provide leadership in expanding farm-to food bank programming across Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Duties include building relationships with producers and food access organizations, developing ordering and inventory systems for pre-season crop planning and season-long contracting with farms.

The coordinator will oversee record-keeping, evaluation, and data management for all produce streams into participating food banks. This position collaborates closely with SNAP-Ed staff to innovate food pantry sourcing and expand fresh food processing capacity to further develop markets for local food. The position also works with other extension program staff, community partners, and other program constituents to ensure the program and activities meet expectations and policies& procedures of WSU Extension programming under the direction of the WSU Extension Clallam County SNAP-Ed Coordinator.

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.

• This position requires the ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week including nights and weekends occasionally requiring overnight travel.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid unrestricted driver's license at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agricultural and production experience
  
• Knowledge and understanding of: Rural food supply chains, Northwest growing seasons, Food safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Food Systems
  
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
  
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
  
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
  
• Willingness to receive direction and follow through on assignments in a timely manner.
  
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Meet attendance standards necessary for successful job performance.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

Community & Economic Development (CED)

City, State, Zip:

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Department Link:

https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/

Monthly Salary:

$3,800.00 | Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a one-year project position. Renewal is dependent upon 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.

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin August 29, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Clallam-County/Farm-to-Food-Pantry-Coordinator_R-6897

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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