This role provides overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program to empower volunteers in educating the public about home gardening
Job Summary
This role provides overall leadership and management of the Master Gardener program to empower volunteers in educating the public about home gardening.
The position requires recruiting, training, and coordinating more than 150 WSU-trained volunteers to serve growing populations in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick leave, medical insurance, retirement plans, and employee tuition waivers.
Matching Summary
This 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 health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and tuition waiver
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage over 150 trained volunteers
Recruit train and deploy volunteers
Develop community education programs
Collaborate with county foundation
Prepare reports for elected officials
Nice-to-have
Experience in public relations or marketing
Demonstrated teaching methods for volunteers
Ability to work autonomously with diverse groups
Proficient in database management software
Strong oral and written communication skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant extension discipline