PFAS Community Engagement & Grant Readiness Specialist

Earth Day; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is seeking a PFAS Community Outreach & Grant Support Specialist to collaborate with state and local agencies, health and water quality professionals, community leaders, and university partners to improve community awareness, engagement, and access to the PFAS community grant program and to enhance proposal quality and grantee readiness.

The role involves facilitating community conversations, coordinating expert “road shows” for training local

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community conversations.
• Coordinate subject matter expert “road shows” to train local government officials, community groups, and the public.
• Host grant writing workshops to assist communities in applying for PFAS grants according to DNR requirements.
• Facilitate peer learning across communities and connect PFAS technical assistance with broader development efforts.

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is seeking a PFAS Community Outreach & Grant Support Specialist to collaborate with state and local agencies, health and water quality professionals, community leaders, and university partners to improve community awareness, engagement, and access to the PFAS community grant program and to enhance proposal quality and grantee readiness.

The role involves facilitating community conversations, coordinating expert “road shows” for training local