Aging & Family Outreach Educator

University of Wisconsin; Stevens Hill (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

WRS pension

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension in Door County is seeking an Outreach Specialist to advance aging and family caregiving education across the lifespan. You will build coalitions, lead networks of professionals, and coordinate programs that influence policy, systems, and environments to support older adults and caregivers.

The Educator will partner with local agencies, contribute to research-based community education, and deliver content to diverse audiences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in educational programming/service delivery.
• Experience building partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in professional environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines and schedules while maintaining quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively using various methods and technologies.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and stakeholders.
• May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
• Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for staff and volunteers.
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics for outreach activities.
• Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Research, develop, and facilitate outreach content and materials.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs with recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Partnership development

Program coordination

Stakeholder communication

Budget monitoring

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension in Door County is seeking an Outreach Specialist to advance aging and family caregiving education across the lifespan. You will build coalitions, lead networks of professionals, and coordinate programs that influence policy, systems, and environments to support older adults and caregivers.

The Educator will partner with local agencies, contribute to research-based community education, and deliver content to diverse audiences while maintaining