WSU

ANR Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Spokane, WA Part time

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

May 5, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program Coordinator

Business Title:

ANR Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Master Gardener Program Coordinator, you work within the Spokane County Master Gardener program to monitor budget status in alignment with program activities, plans, and priorities; maintain program budgets and initiate corrective actions as needed; sign vouchers; receive, process, and deposit funds; and assist with the preparation of grants and grant proposals. You provide information and guidance to program participants and the public regarding program content, policies, and activities; recommend alternative courses of action; and promote the program through engagement with outside organizations. You attend meetings and conferences as a program representative and regularly confer with representatives of off‑campus organizations and agencies to interpret and implement program and institutional policies. You monitor program activities against established goals, identify variances from program standards within defined parameters, and use word processing, graphics, statistical, spreadsheet, and database software. You perform complex scheduling, independently prioritize the needs of program clients, direct the work of volunteers, carry out the duties of a Program Assistant, and perform related duties as required.

Additional Information:

This is a part time (60% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $2,199 to $2,929.20 at 60% FTE ($3,665 to $4,882 at 100% FTE) | Range 41 Steps A-M |. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

  • Ability to travel within targeted counties.

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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 - https://extension.wsu.edu/spokane/

Area/College: WSU Extension
Department Name: Master Gardener
Location: Spokane, WA

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 Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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.

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