Extension Coord - DBHR Prevention Fellow

wsu; Washington; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Job summary

Washington State University in Olympia, WA seeks an Extension Coordinator for the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Prevention Fellow. You will collaborate with WSU researchers, DBHR staff, and community coalitions to prevent substance use disorders and promote mental health, with day-to-day supervision by WSU and the HCA DBHR Prevention Section.

This is a full-time, temporary, hybrid position in which you will develop educational programs, provide technical assistance, assist in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Two years of related program experience or combination of education and experience accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational programs and provide technical assistance to communities and coalitions.
• Support contracts and statewide initiatives in collaboration with WSU and DBHR staff.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, trainings, and conference materials to advance prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with researchers and community members to promote SUD prevention and mental health initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Two years of related program experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 3, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title

Extension Coord - DBHR Prevention Fellow

Employee Type

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details

The Opportunity: As the Extension Coordinator - Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) Prevention Fellow for the DBHR-Washington State University (WSU) , you will have a unique opportunity to participate in state government work and support Washington community coalitions in their efforts to prevent substance use disorders (SUD) and promote mental health (MH). You will be employed and supervised by WSU, with day-to-day responsibilities co-managed in partnership with the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) DBHR Prevention Section. While this is a hybrid position, you must be able to work regularly in person at the Olympia, Washington office.

In this role, you will collaborate with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and community members to support prevention providers and DBHR staff with contracts and statewide initiatives. You will help develop educational programs, provide technical assistance to communities focused on wellness through SUD prevention and mental health promotion, and learn about and share evidence-based prevention strategies supported by prevention science research. Additionally, you will assist in preparing and delivering presentations, trainings, and conference materials that advance prevention and health promotion efforts.

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 between May 15, 2027, and September 29, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary

$3,901 to 5,613 | 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

• 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

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. human development; psychology; social work; public health; sociology; etc.) 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.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills and/or experience in providing training to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics.
• Experience working with diverse communities and advancing equitable access to resources and opportunities.
• Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices.
• Experience working or interning at a state, county, or local-level government agency.
• Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program/community goals and objectives.
• Ability to find and interpret research related to community coalition building and substance use prevention.
• Ability to find community-level data and present data clearly to community members.
• Ability to help community members identify and interpret data and train them to use data to conduct their own needs assessment.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Area/College

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name

Human Development

Location

Olympia, WA