Island County Master Gardener Coordinator

Washington State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University Extension Island County seeks an Extension Coordinator to lead the Master Gardener Program, recruit and manage volunteers, and expand community outreach across Island County.

The role emphasizes training, program evaluation, and collaboration with the Island County Master Gardener Foundation to support funding and sustainability. A Bachelor’s degree and volunteer-management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; demonstrated work experience using these programs.
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the Master Gardener Program in Island County.
• Recruit, train, lead, coordinate, and support 150+ volunteers who educate the public about home gardening.
• Expand program reach across Island County by engaging with community members at 25 locations and events.

Skills

Volunteer management

Recruiting

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Island County Master Gardener CoordinatorApply: Island County: Full time: Posted Today: R-15476**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**October 20, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**1132-YN\\_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator**Business Title:**Island County Master Gardener Coordinator**Employee Type:**Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**As the **Extension Coordinator** for **Agriculture & Natural Resources**, you will provide leadership and management for the Master Gardener Program in Island County. In this role, you will recruit, train, lead, coordinate, and support more than 150 WSU-trained volunteers who educate the public and answer questions about home gardening. You will help expand the program’s reach throughout Island County by engaging with community members at more than 25 locations and special events. You will establish and maintain a network of empowered, effectively led volunteer teams to support program delivery and success. Working collaboratively with the Island County Master Gardener Foundation, you will help ensure a healthy, sustainable, and well-funded operation. You will also prepare and present briefings and written reports for the University, the Foundation, elected officials, and other funding partners, highlighting program outcomes and community impacts.**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 June 30, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. **Monthly Salary:** $4,050.92 - $5,829.37 | *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:** 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 AP staff and Total Compensation. **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.* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; demonstrated work experience using these programs.* Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.* Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. The office is based on a matrix organization necessitating cooperation from different agencies, volunteers, and faculty across multiple lines of supervision.* Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and individuals in partnerships.* Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.* Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience developing and demonstrating effective teaching methods for volunteers.* Demonstrated experience in either education, public relations, or marketing.* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a diverse group of volunteers and community partners.* Demonstrated experience in organization and management skills.* Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork.* Proficient in the use of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, email, and familiarity with electronic slide presentations.* Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **About Department/College/Area/ Campus** - https://extension.wsu.edu/island/ **Area/College:** WSU Extension **Department Name:** Agriculture & Natural Resources **Location:** Coupeville, 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:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington 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.