Latino Hispano Program Coordinator

Washington State University; Washington; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Latino Hispano Program Coordinator for the Promotores program in Snohomish County. The role focuses on program management, education, and community engagement around solid waste reduction, recycling, and water quality.

You will recruit volunteers, train them, supervise outreach, and collect outcomes to measure impact. The position is part-time (50% FTE), temporary, with a May 2, 2027 end date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline with three years of related program experience; Master’s may substitute up to one year.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by time of hire; meet driving standards.
• Flexible schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet program needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Promotores program, including education, community engagement, and outreach on environmental topics.
• Recruit volunteers, facilitate training, supervise outreach activities, and collect outcome data to measure impact.
• Lead event and program promotion using traditional marketing and social media to engage Snohomish County communities.
• Collaborate with partners and departments to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Workday

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 29, 2026

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

Available Title(s)

1448-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Senior

Business Title

Latino Hispano Program Coordinator

Employee Type

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details

As the Latino Hispano Program Coordinator for the Promotores program, you will be responsible for program management, education, community engagement, and outreach on a variety of environmental topics, with a focus on solid waste reduction, recycling, and water quality. You will lead the Promotores program by recruiting volunteers, facilitating their training, supervising outreach activities, and collecting outcome data to measure program impact. In this role, you will also serve as the primary lead for event and program promotion, utilizing both traditional marketing methods and social media platforms to engage communities throughout Snohomish County.

Additional Information

This is a part time (50% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date

This is a temporary position expected to end May 2, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary: $2,193.43 - $2,741.78 at 50% FTE ($4,386.85 - $5,483.55 at 100% FTE). 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 three (3) years of related program experience. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 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.
• 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

• Bicultural in Latino/Hispano and American
• 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.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus

https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/

Area/College

WSU Extension

Department Name

Ag & Natural Resources

Location

Snohomish, WA

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 [e-mail].

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