University of Wisconsin-Madison · 15 hours ago
Community Development Educator - Forest County
Crandon, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to serving the people and communities of Wisconsin. They are seeking a Community Development Extension Educator to strengthen local capacity and improve quality of life in Forest County through community engagement and collaboration.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of experience working in rural or small-community settings, with exposure to rural issues, tribal governance, and/or cross-jurisdictional collaboration
Strong skills in communication, facilitation, and partnership building
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
Tribal Affiliation - Understanding of and experience working with Native Nations communities
Bachelor's degree in community development, public administration, planning, rural sociology, or a related field
Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization
Preferred
Proven success in grant writing or other funding processes
Familiarity with asset-based community development (ABCD) or similar approaches
3–5 years of experience working in rural or small-community settings, with exposure to rural issues, tribal governance, and/or cross-jurisdictional collaboration
Experience providing training or coaching to community leaders or volunteers
Ability to gather and interpret local data for decision-making (basic applied research)
Demonstrated ability to build trust and bring people together across different perspectives, with a commitment to cultural humility and respect for tribal, rural, and other diverse communities
Master's degree in related field
Benefits
Generous vacation
Holidays
Paid time off
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
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