Regional Livestock Outreach Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Insurance

retirement benefits

Job summary

The Regional Livestock Educator position at University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension works with livestock producers and agribusiness across Crawford, La Crosse, Richland, and Vernon counties to apply research-based solutions that improve dairy production efficiency and profitability.

The role focuses on developing education programs, building partnerships, and delivering outreach content in person, with occasional evenings and travel as needed; a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to interpret, utilize, and apply evidence-based information and research findings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, using a variety of methods and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending.
• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, County Partners and relevant Stakeholders through the reporting portal and verbal updates.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• 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.

Skills

Three or more years of experience

Evidence-based information

Written and verbal communication

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Regional Livestock Educator position at University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension works with livestock producers and agribusiness across Crawford, La Crosse, Richland, and Vernon counties to apply research-based solutions that improve dairy production efficiency and profitability.

The role focuses on developing education programs, building partnerships, and delivering outreach content in person, with occasional evenings and travel as needed; a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are