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KCFFI Program Manager Director of WSU King County Extension KCFFI Program Coordinator (1) $50,000 – 65,000 DOE Administrative Professional; Full-time, 12month, 1.0 FTE; Temporary, grant-funded position. This position is currently funded through August 2009 and may continue upon continued funding This position is with WSU King County Extension, Renton, Washington

Basic Function: The Program Manager has primary responsibility and decision making authority for the creation, development and implementation of a Community Action Plan (CAP) to address food and fitness in King County. This position is responsible for initiating, developing and facilitating a community-based collaborative process for the King County Food and Fitness Initiative (KCFFI), to include the Leadership Council, Youth Coordinator, two Community Coordinators, Collaborative Partners, Evaluation team, Assessment Team, and community members that leads to the Community Action Plan development. During the implementation phase of this program (contingent upon further funding and expected to be for eight years) the incumbent will be responsible for originating, developing, and overseeing the implementation of the action plan activities, represent KCFFI in policy development and implementation activities, coordinate and integrate activities, of collaborating agencies and organizations and program evaluation. The implementation phase is dependant upon the Program Manager developing a CAP that will be funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate the development & implementation of a Community Action Plan that will address food and fitness in King County, to be submitted to the W K Kellogg Foundation for funding. This 50% will include goals, objectives, strategies, evaluation, fund development strategies, and timeline. This will be done through a community-based collaborative process with all entities associated with the KCFFI. (E) 15% Develop, oversee and facilitate effective communication amongst the principle entities of the KCFFI, to include the Co conveners (Washington State University King County Extension and Public Health – Seattle and King County), the KCFFI Leadership Council, standing committees, and collaborative members, and with other communities and collaboratives.

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Recruit community leaders, organizations and individuals to capture broad community participation. (E) Monitor progress toward fulfillment of goals and objectives as stated in the KCFFI work plan, to include budget monitoring and writing progress reports to the Kellogg Foundation. (E) Monitor performance of and provide feedback to subcontractors to promote program improvement and culturally competent services and policies, and assure the implementation of science-based activities, this includes overseeing assessment work by academic institutions. (E) Support Leadership Council co-chairs in organizing and facilitating collaborative meetings, maintaining membership and facilitate communication. Ensure that meetings are agenda driven, on task and aligned with collaborative goals. (E) Supervise the Program Coordinator. (E) Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of WSU Extension. • Knowledge of standard departmental processes of educational or government institutions. • Knowledge of the basic principles and practices and educational or government institutions associated with personnel management and supervision. • Demonstrated computer software skills using MSOffice Suite, email, and Internet. • Skills in organizing and expressing ideas in oral and written communication. • Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to effectively operate standard office equipment including computers, phone and electronic messaging. • Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships within the department, the university, outside agencies, and other organizations. • Ability and willingness to share ideas, to be open to the ideas of others, work toward organizational goals and interests. • Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies. • Commitment to Diversity - an appreciation of the benefits of a diverse workplace and willingness to take actions to enhance the diversity of WSU.

Essential Work Competencies

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.

Mental Requirements • Ability to work independently and meet expectations of the job with little or no direct supervision. • Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust. • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations. • Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems • Responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally diverse work environment. Openness to new ideas and ways, compassion, flexibility, and respect are valued and encouraged. Work Conditions • Most of the work is performed in an office environment but interactions in employee workplaces are periodically necessary. This may be indoors or outside in any weather condition. • Requires some off-site locales such as community-based sites, banquet, conference, meeting facilities, corporate sites, and recreational facilities. Physical Requirements • Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, some travel offsite and overnight may be required. • Light lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary on an occasional basis. • Speech, visual, and hearing abilities that are sufficient to read and view written materials and effectively communicate and interact with WSU staff and the public—both in person and over the telephone. Qualifications Classification Requirements • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Position Specific • Four (4) years project management experience or other

experience bringing diverse people together to achieve a common goal (including supervision, budget management, work plan development and monitoring, contract administration, etc.). • Experience in strategic planning. • Experience and competence in working in cross-cultural settings with people from diverse economic and racial/ethnic/linguistic backgrounds • Proven ability to organize and manage participatory coalitions Preferred • Master’s Degree in a related field. • Knowledge of project management techniques, including managing timelines, workflow and processes to track progress. • Strong facilitation skills, preferably a variety of techniques, to build consensus among leadership constituents with diverse backgrounds and conflicting goals. • Proven conflict resolution skills in a collaborative environment. • Excellent writing skills • Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis towards building interpersonal relationships and making public presentations. • Demonstrated effectiveness in the implementation of community based plans and assessments. • Experience working in King County with community and other groups. • Experience with fund development. • Knowledge of food systems, food security, built environments and economic development. Job Expectations: • Understand and carry out the principles and specific requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the University’s Affirmative Action Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and all pertinent rules and regulations. • All employees working at King County Extension have the responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally diverse work environment. Openness to new ideas and ways, compassion, flexibility, and respect are valued and encouraged attributes for our employees. We believe that a multi-cultural, multi-racial workforce is critical to our mission. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened. • The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours that include some evenings and weekends as needed. • There is an expectation of travel year-round and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) is required. Evening and

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weekend work with occasional travel outside the area is required which may amount to inconsistent hours per week. While using a private vehicle for official business, the successful candidate must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and will possess a valid driver’s license. Competency in using electronic communication methods and equipment for Extension education and daily work activities is an expectation of the job.

SEND LETTERS OF APPLICATION, VITAE (RESUME), AND THREE NAMES (LETTERS) OF REFERENCES* TO: WSU King County Extension Attn: Brad Gaolach RE: KCFFI Program Manager 200 Mill Avenue, Ste 100 Renton, WA 98057-2175 Or email: [email protected] (subject: KCFFI Program Manger) Screening of application materials will begin on October 28, 2008. *NOTE: References will not be contacted without prior notice and approval from candidates. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. 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. Washington State University 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: 1-800-8336384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509.-335-1259(f), or [email protected].