Land Use Outreach Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Use Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a full-time, 12-month academic staff role within CLUE, working with CDI to develop and deliver outreach programs on comprehensive planning for Wisconsin communities. The role collaborates with external partners and local governments to expand access to programs and services, including fee-for-service opportunities.

Primary duties include 80% Extension and Outreach and 20% Program Support, delivering content

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in community planning, geography, soils, or related field with 3 years of professional planning experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Develop and deliver outreach programs and materials to community members.
• Deliver programs in both in-person and virtual formats.
• Research, develop and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional planning experience

Grant writing

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in community planning or related field

Job description

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Position Title: Land Use Outreach Specialist

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Outreach Specialist

Job Duties

The Land Use Outreach Specialist is a full-time (12-month) CNR academic staff member with responsibilities connected to the UW-Madison Division of Extension within CDI. The individual develops and delivers outreach programs on comprehensive planning and implementation tools for Wisconsin communities, collaborates with external partners and CLUE team members, and fosters strong relationships between Extension, local communities, and local governmental associations. The Outreach Specialist expands access to programs and educational services for various audiences, including local government staff and elected officials, and may assist with outreach program budget development, management, and pursuit of fee-for-service projects and other revenue-generating opportunities.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Extension and Outreach (80%): Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program; Researches, develops and delivers outreach programs and materials to community members; Delivers programs in both in-person and virtual formats; Evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Program Support (20%): May assist with the center’s administration activities; Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities

Key Job Responsibilities

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

Department

The Center for Land Use Education (CLUE), creates learning opportunities for individuals and communities to make well-informed land use decisions recognizing complex trade-offs. CLUE is funded primarily through a cooperative agreement with the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension. CLUE serves both the Natural Resource Institute (NRI) and Community Development Institute (CDI) within Extension. The faculty and staff work as a team on a diverse suite of conservation and community planning topics across the state. Our overarching objective is to help Wisconsin communities make informed land use decisions that sustain natural resources and meet community goals.

Compensation & Benefits

The Land Use Outreach Specialist is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $58,000-$65,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in community planning, geography, soils, or related field with 3 years of professional planning experience
• Professional experience with comprehensive planning, zoning, or land division ordinances
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of professional planning experience
• Knowledge of Wisconsin planning and zoning context
• Previous outreach and extension experience
• Experience working with external partners
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Facilitation experience related to intergovernmental cooperation
• Grant writing and budget management

Education

Master’s degree in community planning, geography, soils, or related field with 3 years of professional planning experience

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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.