Community Development Extension Educator

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

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

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

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

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Work with town clerks to provide training and guidance related to new clerks in Sheboygan County, as well as overall support for existing clerks in the County

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

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

• Facilitate the development of updated Comprehensive Plans with Sheboygan County local municipalities, including community engagement plans, and education on the compilation of demographic, geographic, land use data, and culturally or historically significant data sets

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

The Division of Extension, Community Development Institute, Local Government Education Program.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

• Ability to facilitate processes that help local government develop plans that address local issues of concern

• Ability to assist local governments with identifying and collecting information that will inform decisions

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

• Knowledge regarding zoning and ordinance planning

• Ability to use problem-solving skills to successfully address complex issues

• Experience designing and delivering programs that enhance community participation

• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external team members or stakeholders

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 September 15, 2025.

Jayna Hintz

jayna.hintz@wisc.edu

920-418-0251

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