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WSU C.A.R.E.S. Teen and Communications Program Coordinator

Washington State University, Olympia, WA, United States


Position Details
As the Washington State University (WSU) Collaborative Advocacy, Research, Education and Support (C.A.R.E.S.) Teen and Communications Program Coordinator, you will provide mentorship, coordination, and operational support for youth-focused programming. In this role, you manage logistical planning, communications, youth leadership development, and participant engagement across multiple program initiatives. You also support the development and execution of fundraising efforts by tracking donor engagement, assisting with fundraising campaign planning, and contributing to Giving Day activities. In addition, you help with statewide outreach and marketing efforts, and coordinate the 4‑H Prevention Film Camp and the 4‑H Film Festival Camp. You oversee website maintenance and monitoring and manage social media accounts for WSU C.A.R.E.S., Teens Helping Teens, and Supporting Strong Families. Your responsibilities include developing, scheduling, and publishing promotional content; creating graphics and short-form digital materials; and ensuring all communications align with WSU branding guidelines as well as state and federal accessibility requirements.

Monthly Salary: $1,832.50 – $2,441 at 50% FTE ($3,665 – $4,882 at 100% FTE). Range 41 Steps A – M. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

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.

Willingness and ability to travel within targeted counties.

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

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.

Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.

Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Background Check: This position requires a background check due to access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 and other legal requirements. The check will be completed after an initial determination of qualification for employment.

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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