Remote-Eligible Conservation Outreach Lead

University of Wisconsin Madison; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,500 - 80,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist to bridge cutting-edge research with practical farming. You will lead on-farm demonstrations, design outreach programs, and build partnerships to advance sustainable cropping across Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include coordinating with farmers and Extension colleagues, developing curricula, managing projects and budgets, and communicating findings to stakeholders via reports and meetings.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Education or experience with conservation cropping systems.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, through a variety of technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with farmers and colleagues to develop and implement on-farm research, demonstrations, and outreach activities.
• Design and maintain outreach programs that translate research findings into actionable solutions for the field.
• Develop and maintain expertise related to conservation cropping.
• Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, technical advisors, and Extension colleagues to inform priorities and increase program impact.
• Work with the Program Manager to facilitate programmatic efforts and build partnerships to secure a diverse funding portfolio.
• Develop and deliver outreach program content and materials.

Skills

Three or more years of experience

Conservation cropping systems

Interpersonal and problem-solving

Effective communication (written & Ver

Education

Master’s degree in conservation cropping or related

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist to bridge cutting-edge research with practical farming. You will lead on-farm demonstrations, design outreach programs, and build partnerships to advance sustainable cropping across Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include coordinating with farmers and Extension colleagues, developing curricula, managing projects and budgets, and communicating findings to stakeholders via reports and meetings.