Human Development and Relationships Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison•Sturgeon Bay, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Development and Relationships Educator supports people across the lifespan by delivering and evaluating education programs and resources related to aging, family caregiving, and end-of-life programming. The role fosters community readiness and capacity to support older adults and family caregivers by building and strengthening coalitions and leading professional networks in policy, systems, and environmental efforts to create age- and caregiver-friendly communities. The Educator also supports research-based community education that strengthens parent knowledge and skills and provides training to family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce. The position maintains collaborative relationships with local agencies serving older adults and family caregivers and works with campus state specialists and other Educators across Wisconsin. The main office is in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, with a primary programming focus in Door County; some programming may cover a broader geographic area. The position is anticipated to be performed in person at a designated county work location. It offers a flexible work schedule and requires occasional evening and weekend work as community program needs arise. Employees must arrange reliable transportation for periodic in-state travel and have a valid driver's license and reliable independent transportation, and/or comply with UW-Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements. The minimum annual starting salary is $60,795, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package. A bachelor's degree related to the position's area of focus and at least two years of relevant experience are required.

Requirements

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 work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
A bachelor's degree related to the position's area of focus.
Valid driver's license and reliable independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or compliance with UW-Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated success developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for different audiences using a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes.
Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings to benefit program participants and the community.

Responsibilities

Communicate plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program.
Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
Develop and evaluate curricula and programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
Deliver and evaluate educational programs and resources related to aging, family caregiving, and end-of-life programming.
Build and strengthen coalitions and lead professional networks to support policy, systems, and environmental efforts that create age- and caregiver-friendly environments.
Provide research-based community education that strengthens parent knowledge and skills, and train family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce.
Maintain collaborative relationships with local agencies serving older adults and family caregivers, and engage in research with campus state specialists and Educators across Wisconsin.