Outreach Specialist - Eau Claire
About The Position
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a statewide service with a robust local presence. In this role, you will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with a team of statewide Outreach Specialists from across the state. Your work will help ensure that WPR is an integral part of the local community. In this job, you will help plan and manage details of all external activities including events, community engagement and a regional e-newsletter. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, demonstrate an open-mindedness for growth and be able to work in independent and collaborative settings, as well as represent WPR professionally in public. This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position. This position is Ongoing/Renewable. This person is expected to support regional events. As such, the work schedule will require flexibility and will be determined after hire. Some nights and weekends will be required. This position requires work be performed in-person at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Occasional workplace flexibility may be granted depending on business need. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally needed. Ability to work outside in inclement weather may be needed. Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate internally within an organization.
- Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to work within tight deadlines and manage details.
- Valid Driver’s License that meets UW Risk Management Standards.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in the area of outreach, engagement or event planning.
- Experience using cloud-based technology (Google, Zoom, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience developing external partnerships.
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
