About the Division of Extension:
Extension Vision: A thriving, well-known and sought-out educational resources that reflects the rich diversity of the state.

Extension Purpose: We Teach, Learn, Lead, and Serve, connecting people with the university of Wisconsin-Madison, and
engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Extension Values: We strive to live by the values of Community, Discovery, Inclusiveness, Relationships, and Respect.
(https://extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/01/PurposeVisionValues.pdf).

About the Position:
This role is housed in the Natural Resources Institute within UW-Madison's Division of Extension (https://extension.wisc.edu/). The Natural Resources Institute is comprised of a team of researchers and outreach specialists who possess a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. From providing water and forestry programming, conservation training and youth environmental education, to leading in-depth studies of the geology, mineral resources, lakes and groundwater of Wisconsin, our outreach specialists, educators, researchers, affiliates, and support teams navigate complex issues, facilitate challenging conversations, and help prepare and guide the next generation of community leaders

The Natural Resources Education Team works together to design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus. The team focuses heavily on integrating human dimensions perspectives into natural resources management decisions. Initial programming focus will include:

• Providing education and outreach focused on water quality and conservation practices to fresh market growers, such as artisan farms or farmers market growers, and new farmers.
• Work with Central Sands Groundwater Coordinating Committee to identify outreach and education priorities in the region
•  Connect with the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology study
• Coordinate efforts with UWSP Groundwater Center and Geological and Natural History Survey with specific Central Wisconsin implementation
•  Address groundwater specific issues identified in social indicator surveys with producers
• Explore groundwater/drinking water outreach coordinated with Wood County Land Conservation.
• Connect with new Emerging Contaminants specialist for targeted local outreach
• Work with the Natural Resources Educator team to utilize the skills of the network of educators to exchange skills where others can assist with programs.

The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expanding access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non-biased, and inclusive organization. (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/). As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

• 15% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• 10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• 20% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• 15% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• 20% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• 10% Works with the Regional Natural Resource Educator team to fulfill funding partners requirements around outreach and education.
• 10% Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Bachelor's Degree
in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position, including, but not limited to human dimensions or behavior change in natural resource management, ag extension, rural sociology, hydrogeology, water resources, geology, soil science, agronomy, environmental science, environmental health or other closely related fields.

Preferred
Master's Degree
in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.

Required:
- Work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.
- Experience working with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.

Preferred:
- Experience planning, implementing, and/or evaluating community-based, non-formal, innovative educational programs related to natural resources.
- At least 2 years' experience developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes preferably in a water quality, drinking water, or other natural resources context.
- Experience in facilitation to assist other agencies, community-based services, or organizations address educational and organizational needs.
- Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person and onsite. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

The university of Wisconsin-Madison has a remote work policy that offers the potential for remote or hybrid work. More about that policy within the Division of Extension can be found here: https://kb.wisc.edu/extension/113536. 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.
Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

Kris Tiles
kris.tiles@wisc.edu
715-261-1254
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Outreach Specialist(OE009)

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.