Regional Dairy Educator
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Outreach and Community Engagement
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Opening at: Mar 23 2026 - 11:00pm CDT
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Closing at: Apr 21 2026 - 11:00pm CDT
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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Outreach Specialist
Job Summary:
Extension has been working with farmers for more than 100 years, and we’re diversifying our staffing portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clientele. The Regional Dairy Educator position is designed to work with livestock producers and agribusiness professionals across a multi-county service area to solve production challenges and incorporate new research findings into outreach and educational materials that improve the efficiency and profitability of livestock production.
The Regional Dairy Educator will work with producers in their service area to identify needs and deliver research-based solutions to help them meet their goals. This position will cover Shawano, Oconto, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties. The Regional Dairy Educator will:
- Collaborate with Extension colleagues to identify needs and develop and maintain robust, high-quality outreach education programs to find solutions to the most critical livestock management issues facing Wisconsin producers
- Develop and maintain a specific expertise related to livestock production and management to share with colleagues in similar positions across the state
- Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders
The ideal candidate will have experience with developing and evaluating educational programming and a track record of building positive relationships.
The primary programming focus is Oconto, Shawano, Winnebago, and Outagamie Counties; however, some programming may be conducted over a broader geographical area. The position location is flexible within the region and will be determined based on programmatic needs, successful candidate’s preferences, and availability of suitable space.
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.
Applicants are required to: 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.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds without assistance
- Ability work outside in inclement weather
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, County Partners and relevant Stakeholders through the reporting portal and verbal updates.
- Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
- Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Department:
UW-Madison’s Division of Extension 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.
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Institute addresses emerging issues related to Wisconsin’s agriculture and horticulture systems with research-based outreach to advance economically sustainable, socially responsible, and environmentally sound practices.
Dairy and Livestock Program is part of the Division of Extension’s Agriculture Institute and provides timely resources and information to help Wisconsin producers and their consultants manage dairy more efficiently and profitably. Wisconsin’s dairy industry contributes $45.6 Billion annually to the economy, making it the largest agricultural industry in the state.
Dairy & Livestock
Compensation:
The minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is $62,000.00 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Three or more years relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, using a variety of methods and technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships to accomplish goals.
- Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated educational program development skills which include planning and implementing programs; evaluating learning experiences; and communicating program impact and value, in both written and verbal formats, for a variety of lay and other audiences as well as stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding experimental design, statistical analysis and interpreting research data.
- Demonstrated ability to write grants and establish collaborative relationships that pool or leverage public and private funds in support of the Institutional mission.
- Demonstrated fiscal management skills.
Education:
Master’s degree in a field of study related to this position’s focus
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. 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.
For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. 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.
The application deadline is 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Contact Information:
Liliana Ramirez Gonzalez
ramirezgonza@wisc.edu
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