AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator

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The Agr Ability and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator position is designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote safety and health for Wisconsin farm businesses.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will:

• Organize and maintain the development and delivery of the Agr Ability of Wisconsin Project and the Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety Program by overseeing public awareness, updating and maintaining marketing materials, websites, and presenting information at events.
• Provide customer service by communicating with consumers and professionals.
• Prepare annual reports and attend meetings in support of both programs.
• Work with the Program Manager to facilitate programmatic efforts, maintain strategic direction, build partnerships, and seek a diverse funding portfolio to support the work.

• Communicate plans, activities, and achievements to Program Manager, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Schedule and secure logistics and resources in support of an outreach program.
• Identify opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development.
• Schedule day‑to‑day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• Identify, promote, and maintain internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program.
• Direct the implementation of program policies and procedures.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in‑state travel, or comply with UW‑Madison vehicle use authorization requirements.

This position may require some work to be performed in‑person at a designated campus location. Some work may be performed remotely. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement and an employee must possess high‑speed internet and a phone to perform the work on a university‑provided computer. Transportation between home and assigned work location is at the employee’s expense. The position has the possibility of working up to 2 days remote per Extension’s Remote Work Policy.

Minimum annual (12 months) starting salary: $59,603 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Benefits include generous vacation, holidays, paid time off, competitive insurances and savings accounts, retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Three or more years of 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, through a variety of technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Education or experience in farm/agriculture/tractor or machinery safety, Occupational Therapy, Safety and Health, Agriculture or Life Sciences Communication, Agricultural Education, Marketing, Biological Systems Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and problem‑solving skills in a team setting.
• Experience building diverse, collaborative partnerships.
• Knowledge or experience related to Wisconsin or North Central US agriculture.

Required:

Two‑year associate’s degree in a field related to this position’s focus.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position’s focus.

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)

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