Community Development Educator

Universities of Wisconsin • Fond du Lac, WI

1d • $59,603 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Development Educator 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; and strong economies. This Community Development Educator position will serve Fond du Lac County, WI, and surrounding communities. The Community Development Educator designs, delivers, and evaluates research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus: building the capacity of nonprofits, community organizations, and coalitions. The Educator will assess needs and develop educational responses (e.g. workshops, peer networks, facilitated processes) that support community-serving organizations with action planning, board governance, volunteer engagement, fund development, and program/service evaluation. The Educator will collaborate with local partners already serving the area. This position will work with a team of colleagues to refine and deliver existing peer-learning programs aimed at increasing the capacity of nonprofits to deliver on their mission, implement continuous improvement and equitable practices, and work jointly with other organizations to address local needs. The Educator will also develop new content to meet additional needs of nonprofits, especially in areas of the state with fewer resources available to support nonprofits. As part of the position’s county-based work, the Community Development Educator connects Fond du Lac County and its communities to other Community Development and Extension resources and supports priority local initiatives through the facilitation of group and community engagement processes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for adult learners.
• Two years of relevant work experience in the area of programming and service delivery
• Experience facilitating group processes, including strategic planning, visioning, or community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or for community nonprofit organization
• Knowledge of organizational development practices (e.g., governance, fund development, volunteer management, evaluation).
• Familiarity with research-based approaches and data-informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level