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Washington State University Master Gardener Program Coordinator - Benton-Franklin Counties in Kennewick, Washington
Master Gardener Program Coordinator - Benton-Franklin Counties
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 24, 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:
Master Gardener Program Coordinator - Benton-Franklin Counties
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Program Coordinator, you will provide overall leadership and management for the Master Gardener program in Benton and Franklin counties. Your primary goal will be to empower volunteers to teach the public and answer questions on home gardening. You will recruit, train, lead, coordinate, and utilize over 100 Washington State University (WSU)-trained volunteers to reach the growing population in Benton and Franklin counties through more than 25 community locations and special events.
In this role, you will establish a network of empowered and effectively led teams to execute the program, and work collaboratively with the volunteers, office staff, and county director to ensure healthy and well-funded operations that align with WSU policies. You will also prepare briefings and written reports for the University, Foundation, elected officials, and other funders on program outcomes and 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 one year after date of hire. 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: $3,900.88 - $5,613.47 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/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, voluntee