Menominee County/Nation Community Development Educator

Job Summary: The Community Development Extension 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 Extension Educator position will serve Menominee County/Nation, WI.
This position will design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and services aligned with an emphasis on strategic planning and food-based business development.
This position will work with Tribal and local government, and other community-serving organizations on programming such as: - Providing strategic planning and facilitating processes that help community members, organizations, and coalitions develop informed responses that address local issues of concern, such as capacity building, leadership and organizational development, and coordination of local efforts related to food sovereignty and food system development - Building local capacity in Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) by engaging Extension specialists and partners in providing training on a range of food business and supply chain development topics, such as crop production, food preservation, food safety and marketing - Supporting/facilitating other organizational and leadership development programming, such as Tribes Lead!, a tribal-focused leadership skills program built on indigenous teachings and informed by tribal communities This position will also play a role in supporting statewide resource and network development that advances indigenous food sovereignty, which focuses on building the capacity to grow, process, and access culturally significant foods in traditional and sustainable ways.
As part of the position's county-based work, the Community Development Extension Educator connects Menominee County and its communities to other Community Development and Extension resources and supports priority local initiatives through the facilitation of group and community participation processes and by engaging other colleagues from the Extension Community Development Institute as appropriate.
The Division of Extension Community Development Institute invites applications from those with expertise, cultural knowledge, and passion for working with Native American communities.
The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expanding access for all.
As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non- biased, and inclusive organization.
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As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities: Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community.
Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.
May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget.
20% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program 10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program 20% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members 10% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials 15% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement 5% Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers 15% Helps communities, organizations and coalitions develop informed responses to local concerns, such as capacity building, leadership development, and coordination of local food sovereignty and food-based entrepreneurship 5% Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Required Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Required: - Work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position; - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology; and - Ability to work cooperatively with county and Tribal agencies, community-based services, and other organizations to address educational needs; - Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments Preferred: - Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work; - Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings; - Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and - Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
- Understanding of and experience working with Native Nations communities, especially Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.
- An individual who is recognized as a partner by tribal communities of Wisconsin or will be able to quickly develop relationships with the twelve American Indian Nations of Wisconsin, especially Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $56,732 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications 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.
Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.
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Additional Information: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
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a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
How to Apply: We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position.
Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.
Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role.
The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Contact: Amanda Dornfeld amanda.
dornfeld@wisc.
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Official Title: Outreach Specialist(OE009) Department(s): A47-EXTENSION/ANRCD/COMM/CFS/COMM FOOD S Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 293976-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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