Program Coordinator Jobs in Rochester, WA (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 2, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1326-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator, 1326-YN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator
Business Title:
Energy Program Coordinator
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Energy Program Coordinator for the Energy Program, you will serve in a high-level, public-facing role within the Green Transportation Program at Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program. In this position, you will provide direct education and technical assistance to public and institutional fleets across the Northwest, supporting their transition to alternative fuels and electric transportation. Your responsibilities will include program development and administration, outreach and engagement with diverse stakeholders, public education, and hands-on technical support for program clients. You will also collaborate closely with the current Green Transportation Program lead to build an effective co-leadership model to guide this growing program.
To succeed, you will work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple concurrent priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing equitable, data-driven, and practical solutions that reduce transportation emissions.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30th, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $5,705.16 - $8,738.29 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and 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 requirements on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a related energy program field may be substituted for the required education.
• Experience developing and implementing related programs.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles, including battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles.
• Technical expertise with EV charging technologies (AC Level 2, DC Fast Charging) and installation processes.
• Familiarity with Washington and regional utilities, including investor- and consumer-owned utilities.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and distributed energy resources.
• Knowledge of transportation decarbonization, carbon markets, and environmental justice.
• Experience managing grants and/or contracts.
• Experience developing funding proposals and identifying funding sources.
• Experience working with key interested stakeholders (e.g. fleet managers for businesses, industry, Tribal governments, schools, other public and private entities).

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WSU Energy Program | Washington State University
Area/College: College of Agricultural Human & Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Energy Program
Location: Olympia, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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