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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Specialist

Job Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders

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

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

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

Department:

Division of Extension, Human Development & Relationships Institute, Dodge County is hiring for a Human Development & Relationships Educator.

Compensation:

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information. 

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience relevant to the educational programming and service delivery of the position

• Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments

• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work

• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position

• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for different audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes

• Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings to the benefit of children, parents and their families

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 note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. 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. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

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. 

​Application Deadline is May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).
 

Contact Information:

Sara Dawson

sara.dawson@wisc.edu

608-890-2629

Patricia Carroll

patricia.carroll@wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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