HDR Extension Educator

Universities of Wisconsin • Sheboygan, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support people across the lifespan by delivering and evaluating educational programs and resources related to aging, family caregiving, and end-of-life programming. It will foster community readiness and capacity to support older adults and family caregivers by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals to engage in policy, systems, and environment efforts to create age and caregiver-friendly environments. This position will also be engaged with research-based community education programs and resources that strengthen parent knowledge and skills and provide training to family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce. The successful candidate will be tasked with maintaining collaborative relationships that have been built with local agencies that serve older adults and family caregivers. As part of our Institute, the Educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other Educators across Wisconsin. Learn more about our work at: https://extension.wisc.edu/family. This position provides a flexible work schedule, great benefits, and thoughtful, passionate colleagues within Sheboygan County and across Wisconsin. If you are looking for a career that makes a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities, please consider joining our team! The main office for this position is located in Sheboygan, WI and the primary programming focus is Sheboygan County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least two years of experience relevant to the educational programming and service delivery of the position
• Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• A bachelor's degree related to the position's area of focus

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for different audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings to the benefit of program participants and the community.
• Continued Education or certifications related to the position's area of focus which may include a graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the 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
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• 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

Benefits

• flexible work schedule
• great benefits
• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

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