Community Development Extension Educator
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Job Summary:
Join UW-Madison Division of Extension as a Community Development Extension Educator serving Sheboygan County! The Community Development Educator strengthens Wisconsin communities by delivering research-based education fostering partnerships and facilitating positive impact that support effective local units of government vibrant communities and strong economies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve Sheboygan County by designing delivering and evaluating educational programming focused on local government education zoning land use and comprehensive planning.
Collaborate with municipal and county officials to provide training on zoning code enforcement ethics budgeting open meetings and public records.
Development of education tools and resources related to effective community engagement processes and strategies.
Programmatic Focus:
Local Government Education with an emphasis on zoning ordinance development and comprehensive planning. This positions work will serve local governments within the county and community-serving organizations including nonprofits and coalitions acting as a conduit to other LGE expertise including our municipal clerk specialists.
Examples of this work include:
Support the professional development of elected officials and staff (e.g. roles and responsibilities ethics open meetings public records and budgeting).
Facilitating the implementation of comprehensive and land use plans
Foster community engagement and resident input related to needs in the region or strategic county initiatives
Support for intergovernmental agreements (e.g. EMS services)
Meeting Other Local Needs:
The Community Development (CD) Educator will prioritize and spend most of their time on a clearly defined programmatic focus: local government education. To the degree local needs shift or other programmatic needs arise the CD Educator will serve as the primary conduit for the community to access the appropriate research and educational resources.
Statewide Contributions:
Develop tools and resources for effective community engagement.
Lead trainings for elected officials and committees on land use strategies and planning processes.
Create toolkits to support comprehensive planning and public participation.
This role is ideal for a collaborative Educator passionate about civic engagement and community development. Youll work locally in Sheboygan County while contributing to statewide efforts that bring the latest research and best practices to Wisconsin communities.
County Location:
The main office for this position is located in Sheboygan WI and the primary programming focus is Sheboygan County; however some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
In Person:
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at a designated work location.
Evening/Weekend Work:
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
Travel Expectations:
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.
Key Job Responsibilities:
May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
Identifies promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Researches develops and facilitates outreach program content and materials
Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Work with town clerks to provide training and guidance related to new clerks in Sheboygan County as well as overall support for existing clerks in the County
Communicate plans activities and achievements to Area Extension Director Program Managers partners and relevant stakeholders
Leads the implementation of programs policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Facilitate the development of updated Comprehensive Plans with Sheboygan County local municipalities including community engagement plans and education on the compilation of demographic geographic land use data and culturally or historically significant data sets
Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
Department:
The Division of Extension Community Development Institute Local Government Education Program.
About Extension:
UW-Madisons 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.
About the Institute:
The Institute of Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders communities and organizations in realizing their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development organizational development food systems community economic development local government education and much short the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.
About the Program:
The Local Government Education Program works with a range of partners to develop and present program content and educational events. We provide in-person workshops distance education and resources to support local elected officials.
Compensation:
The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59603 but is negotiable based on experience and 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 ( Qualifications: Ability to facilitate processes that help local government develop plans that address local issues of concern Ability to assist local governments with identifying and collecting information that will inform decisions Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives Knowledge regarding zoning and ordinance planning Ability to use problem-solving skills to successfully address complex issues Experience designing and delivering programs that enhance community participation Experience working collaboratively with internal and external team members or stakeholders Bachelors Degree in a related field Masters degree in a related field 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 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 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 September 15 2025. Jayna Hintz 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 is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings click here. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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