Yakima-kittitas Master Gardener Coordinator

Washington State University

Union Gap, WA, US
Base: $3,900.88 - $5,613 monthly; bonus/equity: no...
Recruit train lead coordinate deploy volunteers
Develop manage volunteer programs
Work flexible hours including evenings weekends
The role provides overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program to empower volunteers in educating the public about home gardening

Job Summary

  • The role provides overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program to empower volunteers in educating the public about home gardening.
  • This full-time temporary position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, and employee tuition waiver.
  • Candidates must be able to recruit, train, and deploy over 150 WSU-trained volunteers to serve growing populations in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.

Matching Summary

The role provides overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program to empower volunteers in educating the public about home gardening.

Salary

Base: $3,900.88 - $5,613 monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid leave, insurance, retirement, and tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • recruit train lead coordinate deploy volunteers
  • develop manage volunteer programs
  • work flexible hours including evenings weekends
  • transport training materials to teaching sites

Nice-to-have

  • proficient oral written listening communication skills
  • experience developing effective teaching methods
  • education or public relations marketing experience
  • autonomous work with diverse community partners
  • organization and management skills proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant extension discipline
  • Two years of related program experience
  • Valid driver's license meeting SPPM 7.10 standards
  • Background check clearance for youth/vulnerable adults access
  • US citizenship or lawful authorized non-citizen status

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawfully authorized non-US citizen

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