Statewide Heritage Orchard Outreach Lead

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University Extension is seeking an Heritage Orchard Outreach Coordinator to lead the Heritage Orchard Program, focusing on preserving Washington’s agricultural heritage. You will identify heirloom cultivars and historic orchards, collaborate with partners to build a comprehensive registry, and develop educational outreach while coordinating volunteers.

You will support program development through stakeholder engagement, data management, and public education, with some in-state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension field with two years of related program experience.
• Experience in program coordination, outreach, education, or volunteer management.
• Interest in horticulture, orchards, heirloom crops, or agricultural history.
• Experience delivering educational programs for adult audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with project, database, or records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and with partners/volunteers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and content management systems.
• Willingness to travel within Washington State.
• Valid driver’s license by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Heritage Orchard Program across Washington State.
• Identify, document, and conserve heirloom apple cultivars and historic orchards.
• Collaborate with statewide and national partners to build a registry of heritage orchards and cultivars.
• Develop and deliver educational outreach and coordinate volunteers.
• Support partner organizations in cultivar discovery and preservation.
• Engage stakeholders, manage data, and promote public education efforts.
• Coordinate partnerships, assist with volunteer training, and maintain a public digital presence.
• Travel within Washington to support activities and outreach.

Skills

Program coordination

Outreach

Volunteer management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independence

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in extension-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content Management Systems

Job description

Washington State University Extension is seeking an Heritage Orchard Outreach Coordinator to lead the Heritage Orchard Program, focusing on preserving Washington’s agricultural heritage. You will identify heirloom cultivars and historic orchards, collaborate with partners to build a comprehensive registry, and develop educational outreach while coordinating volunteers.

You will support program development through stakeholder engagement, data management, and public education, with some in-state