Extension Coord - DBHR Prevention Fellow

Job ID: 1132-YN_ADMINPRO | Employee Type: Admin. Professional (Fixed Term) | Department: Human Development, CAHNRS | Location: Olympia, WA (hybrid) | Application deadline: November 3, 2026, 11:59 pm

About the role

As the Extension Coordinator – Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) Prevention Fellow, you will support Washington community coalitions in preventing substance use disorders and promoting mental health. Employed and supervised by WSU with day‑to‑day responsibilities co‑managed by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) DBHR Prevention Section, you will collaborate with WSU researchers, DBHR staff, and community members to support prevention providers and statewide initiatives. The role involves developing educational programs, providing technical assistance on wellness, SUD prevention, and mental health promotion, and sharing evidence‑based prevention strategies. You will also assist in preparing and delivering presentations, trainings, and conference materials that advance prevention and health promotion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and community members to support prevention providers and statewide initiatives
• Develop educational programs and provide technical assistance to communities focused on wellness, substance use disorder prevention, and mental health promotion
• Learn and share evidence‑based prevention strategies supported by prevention science research
• Assist in preparing and delivering presentations, trainings, and conference materials that advance prevention and health promotion efforts
• Support DBHR staff with contracts and statewide initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., human development, psychology, social work, public health, sociology) and two (2) years of related program experience (any combination of relevant education and experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis)
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred

• Skills/experience providing training to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics
• Experience working with diverse communities and advancing equitable access to resources and opportunities
• Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices
• Experience working or interning at a state, county, or local government agency
• Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program/community goals and objectives
• Ability to find and interpret research related to community coalition building and substance use prevention
• Ability to find community‑level data and present it clearly to community members
• Ability to help community members identify and interpret data and train them to use data for their own needs assessments

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement plan and deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

Pay

Monthly salary: $3,901 – $5,613 (commensurate with experience and qualifications; full salary range per RCW 49.58.110)

Schedule

• Full time (100% FTE)
• Temporary position expected to end between May 15, 2027 and September 29, 2027 (renewal dependent on need and funding)
• Hybrid: must be able to work regularly in person at the Olympia, WA office
• Overtime eligible
• Flexible weekly schedule with travel required

Additional details

• Position term: 12 months
• Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
• Background check required (position involves access to vulnerable populations and/or sensitive information)