Land Use Outreach Specialist
About The Position
The Land Use Outreach Specialist is a full-time (12-month) CNR academic staff member with responsibilities connected to the UW-Madison Division of Extension within CDI. The individual develops and delivers outreach programs on comprehensive planning and implementation tools for Wisconsin communities, collaborates with external partners and CLUE team members, and fosters strong relationships between Extension, local communities, and local governmental associations. The Outreach Specialist expands access to programs and educational services for various audiences, including local government staff and elected officials, and may assist with outreach program budget development, management, and pursuit of fee-for-service projects and other revenue-generating opportunities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in community planning, geography, soils, or related field with 3 years of professional planning experience
- Professional experience with comprehensive planning, zoning, or land division ordinances
- Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 5 years of professional planning experience
- Knowledge of Wisconsin planning and zoning context
- Previous outreach and extension experience
- Experience working with external partners
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Facilitation experience related to intergovernmental cooperation
- Grant writing and budget management
Responsibilities
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- Researches, develops and delivers outreach programs and materials to community members
- Delivers programs in both in-person and virtual formats
- Evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- May assist with the center’s administration activities
- Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities
- Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
- Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
- Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Benefits
- Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
