Outreach Specialist

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

Job Summary

The UW Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences is seeking an Outreach Specialist to develop and facilitate educational outreach programs related to the Snap Plus software and related software tools used by the agricultural and conservation community throughout Wisconsin. Come join our team of researchers and software developers building and maintaining software tools used by thousands of farms in the state.

Our tools help farms effectively manage crop nutrients while protecting soil and water quality. The outreach specialist will work with the Snap Plus team () and have a lead role developing outreach materials and programs to help a wide range of users learn how to effectively use Snap Plus software for nutrient management planning. Snap Plus users include farmers, agronomists, agency staff, and conservation professionals.

In addition, the outreach specialist will help to improve Snap Plus by testing new features and facilitating an iterative feedback process between users and the Snap Plus team. The outreach specialist will take a lead role in facilitating the Snap Plus user support process and collaborate with other team members to respond to user support requests via email, phone, and a combination of virtual and in-person meetings.

This is a full-time, partial remote, ongoing/renewable position. Normal hours are 7:45am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Additional Information

• Criminal Background Check may be required
• Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required
• Driver’s authorization is required for this role.
• Work Authorization:
• The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 5% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• 10% Facilitate Snap Plus user support process and collaborate with team to respond to user support requests.
• 5% May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• 10% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• 10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• 25% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• 10% Perform quality control and user testing for the Snap Plus software and related software tools.
• 25% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

Department

Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Required Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in agriculture or a closely related field.
• Experience communicating in both verbal and written formats with a broad audience such as farmers, agronomists, researchers, and government agency partners.
• Hands-on experience developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs or curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, and organize varied tasks in a complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Professional Agronomist, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist
• Experience using Snap Plus or other nutrient management software
• Experience writing or reviewing nutrient management plans

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Soil Science, or related field preferred.

Contact Information

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), Human Resources Manager, Erin Cook k

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), HR Generalist, Carla Boe

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