Welcome

Washington State University Skamania County Extension connects the people of Skamania County to the research and knowledge base of the state’s land grant research university, providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies. Our county-based educators work with partners in your communities to provide educational programs and leverage the broad resources of a major university to resolve issues and create a positive future for the residents of Skamania County.

Our local programs include 4-H Youth & Families, Forest Youth Success, and Agriculture Programming. In addition, Washington State University provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six of WSU’s Academic Colleges.

Job Opportunities

 

WSU Extension Skamania County is currently recruiting for 2 positions

HARVEST VISTA

Our WSU Extension program has been selected to host a Harvest VISTA worker through the Americorp VISTA program.

Are you interested in hunger relief, food waste, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and public health in the Columbia River Gorge? Help us address pervasive food insecurity by working with partnering agencies to develop local programs that meet the needs of people experiencing food insecurity. Apply today to be a Harvest VISTA !

For position details and the application, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=94147&fromSearch=true&fbclid=IwAR2vshHY5s7gfIIe40iM2VGs9SRw1L4kDpgyGUBXaYwSyuJ_3LXdgfP69KY

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: March 15^th

For more information about the Harvest VISTA program: https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/harvest-vista-program/

4-H MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

With the support of the Skamania County 4-H office, the Mentoring Program Coordinator will recruit mentors and mentees, hold regular trainings, communicate with partners, host family nights out, and evaluate program outcomes. This is a flexible, part time position at 17 hours a week for a 12 month period.

To apply, send a letter of interest, a current resume/vita, and three references to somer.meade@wsu.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 25th

Download the Position Description (PDF)