Regional Crops Educator: Field Outreach & Research

Universities of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension is seeking an Outreach Specialist to work with regional crop producers and agribusinesses across multiple counties. The role focuses on solving production challenges and disseminating research-based knowledge to improve efficiency and profitability in crop production.

The Regional Crops Educator will operate primarily in Washington, Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties with flexibility on service area.

Qualifications

• Three or more years relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develops on-farm research including collaboration with growers and industry partners; data collection and sharing results.
• Delivers outreach program content to community members.
• Leads day-to-day program activities and oversees staff and volunteers.
• Identifies and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach content and materials.
• Schedules resources and coordinates logistics for outreach programs.

Skills

Professional experience

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension is seeking an Outreach Specialist to work with regional crop producers and agribusinesses across multiple counties. The role focuses on solving production challenges and disseminating research-based knowledge to improve efficiency and profitability in crop production.

The Regional Crops Educator will operate primarily in Washington, Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties with flexibility on service area.