HORTICULTURE OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Job no: 99992-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:EXT/ANR/AGR/HORT/HORTICULTURE
Location: Green Bay
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Plant Sciences

Position Summary:

The Horticulture Outreach Specialist serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts that support:
- Thriving individuals and families
- Effective organizations
- Healthy and vibrant communities
- Strong economies

INITIAL PROGRAMMING FOCUS:
This position will primarily serve Brown County. The Horticulture Outreach Specialist is a leader in providing instruction and applying research findings, supporting partners and Extension faculty and academic staff with education and outreach efforts related to horticulture programming. Initial programming focus will include:

40% - Partner with the green industry to coordinate and deliver education, conduct trial projects, and provide technical assistance
25% - Coordinate consistent framework for diagnostic services and responses to consumer horticulture questions
5% - Work with local media to deliver horticulture program outreach (e.g., television, radio, print, social media)
5% - Utilize technology to develop and deliver consumer horticulture education
25% - Support collaborative efforts and partnerships with schools, businesses, and horticulture industry to expand and deliver horticulture programming opportunities

This individual will apply University of Wisconsin's research, education and outreach resources to address locally identified needs and opportunities

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or agronomy

Preferred:
- A Master's degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required:
- Three years of work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
- Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
- Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity

Preferred:
- Four or more years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated educational program development skills including planning and implementing programs; evaluating learning experiences; and communicating program impact and value to stakeholders
- Experience working with the media, such as television, radio, print, and social media
- Experience with creative and innovative technologies to deliver education (e.g., media rich, interactive learning experiences)
- Experience with building diverse, collaborative partnerships that support horticultural programming
- Experience working in urban neighborhoods and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish
- Demonstrated experience using collaborative leadership to accomplish project goals, including the ability to convene and facilitate diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings
- Demonstrated educational program management skills including budget development and fiscal resource management
- Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool or leverage public and private funds in support of the Institutional mission
- Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting

Additional Information:

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.

OFFICE LOCATION:
- This position will based in the Extension Brown County Office, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311.

Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions
- Must be able to work evenings or weekends as needed to meet local needs
- Must be able to able to carry educational equipment, up to 25 lbs.

Department(s):

A473170-EXTENSION/ANR/AGR/HORT/HORTICULTURE

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $38,276 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process, click the Apply Now button.

You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.

As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Judith Knudsen
judith.knudsen@wisc.edu
920-391-4651
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

SR OUTREACH SPEC(S92BN) or OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN) or ASSOC OUTREACH SPEC(S92FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

99992-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Aug 14 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:Sep 23 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time