Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

July 22, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

255M-YN_CS_NPS - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

Business Title:

Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking a motivated Peer Educator to provide nutrition education to limited-income individuals and families in community settings. With training and support, this role delivers engaging, research-based classes to youth and adults, helping participants build practical skills for healthier living.

This position is based with WSU Extension Pierce County in Tacoma.

Successful candidates will:

• Be confident and engaging when teaching and facilitating group learning activities.

• Build strong relationships with diverse communities and effectively recruit and retain participants.

• Demonstrate excellent organization, time management, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Reflect the communities they serve, including shared or relevant lived experience

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning & Preparation: Coordinate recruitment activities and prepare materials for classes and events, including food purchasing and preparation.

• Teaching: Deliver engaging nutrition education to diverse audiences, adapting to participant needs and learning environments.

• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records, complete evaluations, and submit timely data and reports.

• Recruitment & Outreach: Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and recruit participants through events, presentations, and outreach efforts.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,495 to $ 4,653 | Range 39 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.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Six months of full-time experience/training in the appropriate discipline; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Experience working with food and nutrition in an educational setting.

• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

• Must have the ability to travel within targeted counties, including overnight (for occasional trainings, paid for by WSU).

• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) year-round.

• 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. <