The AgrAbility 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 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Project and the Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety Program by:
The minimum FTE will be 30 hours (75%) but the FTE is variable and the actual FTE will be determined at the time of hire.
Division of Extension headquarters are located within Madison WI but the position location is flexible and will be determined based on programmatic needs successful candidates preferences and availability of suitable space.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.
This position has the possibility of working up to 2 days remote perExtensions Remote Work Policy.
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Communicate plans activities and achievements to Program Manager partners and relevant stakeholders
Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
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.
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Institute addresses emerging issues related to Wisconsins agriculture and horticulture systems with research-based outreach to advance economically sustainable socially responsible and environmentally sound practices.
The Farm Management Program is part of the Division of Extensions Agriculture Institute and works with the agriculture community to develop research-based information resources and tools that help inform decisions for profitable healthy farm businesses. Agriculture is central to a prosperous Wisconsin contributing over $100 billion annually to our states economy and nearly 12% of our states employment providing over 435000 jobs.
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: Two-year associates degree in a field related to this positions focus Bachelors degree in a field related to this positions 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: 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 Wednesday January 14 2026. Trisha Wagner 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 visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. 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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