Natural Resources Water Educator

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:
Outreach Specialist

Job Summary:

The Natural Resources Water Educator designs, delivers, and evaluates research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus in Wood County. Initial programming focus will include:

• Building and strengthening partnerships among farmers, residents, watershed organizations, conservation partners, educators, and local officials to advance collaborative, community-driven water resource solutions.
• Providing research-based education, outreach, and public engagement on water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, groundwater issues, and other emerging water resource topics.
• Supporting and coordinating watershed-based conservation initiatives, including producer-led watershed groups, by facilitating collaboration and sustaining momentum toward shared goals.
• Helping communities identify and implement effective water resource solutions by connecting them with resources, funding opportunities, technical expertise, and innovative conservation approaches.
• Serving as a local water resource leader and trusted source of information by identifying emerging issues, fostering informed dialogue, and connecting community needs with Extension expertise.

County Location The main office for this position is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and the primary programming focus is Wood County. Partial Remote This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA).

A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee. This position has the possibility of working up to 2 days remote per week. Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to:

• 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.
• Physical Requirements Ability to lift educational equipment, up to 25 pounds with assistance.

• 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.
• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.

Department:
The Division of Extension, Natural Resources Institute, Wood County is hiring for a Natural Resources Water Educator.

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

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