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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Program Manager, partners and relevant stakeholders

• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program

• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development

• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program

• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

Department:

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience;
• Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, through a variety of technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or experience with farm/agriculture/tractor or machinery safety, Occupational Therapy, Safety and Health, Agriculture or Life Sciences Communication, Agricultural Education, Marketing, Biological Systems Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience with building diverse, collaborative partnerships.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience related to Wisconsin or North Central US agriculture.

Education:

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

The application deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Contact Information:

Trisha Wagner

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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